Willow Creek Watershed Dam A- 27
Key Takeaway
Willow Creek Watershed Dam A- 27 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 79.3% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 268 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 380 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 130 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10233 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
WILLOW CR WRSD SUBDISTRT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Willow Creek Watershed Dam A- 27?
Willow Creek Watershed Dam A- 27 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Willow Creek Watershed Dam A- 27?
Willow Creek Watershed Dam A- 27 is owned by WILLOW CR WRSD SUBDISTRT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Willow Creek Watershed Dam A- 27 built?
Willow Creek Watershed Dam A- 27 was completed in 1972, making it 54 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Willow Creek Watershed Dam A- 27?
Willow Creek Watershed Dam A- 27 serves the following purposes: Grade Stabilization. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Willow Creek Watershed Dam A- 27?
Willow Creek Watershed Dam A- 27 has a dam height of 33 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Willow Creek Watershed Dam A- 27 last inspected?
Willow Creek Watershed Dam A- 27 was last inspected on May 17, 1979. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.