Windmiller Dam #1
Key Takeaway
Windmiller Dam #1 is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 63.5% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 369 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 850 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10035 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ELIZABETH WINDMILLER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Windmiller Dam #1?
Windmiller Dam #1 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Windmiller Dam #1?
Windmiller Dam #1 is owned by ELIZABETH WINDMILLER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Windmiller Dam #1 built?
Windmiller Dam #1 was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Windmiller Dam #1?
Windmiller Dam #1 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Windmiller Dam #1?
Windmiller Dam #1 has a dam height of 30 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 Windmiller Dam #1 last inspected?
Windmiller Dam #1 was last inspected on May 31, 1979. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.