York Twp Site Ca-170-3
Key Takeaway
York Twp Site Ca-170-3 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 59.6% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,000 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | MO50419 |
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
YORK TOWNSHIP BOARD
Local Government
Nearby Dams
Upper Locust Creek W- 24
Putnam, MO
Low Hazard 25 ftNor Dell Farms Dam
Putnam, MO
Low Hazard 28 ftUpper Locust Creek W- 20
Putnam, MO
Low Hazard 26 ftWayne Co. Roadgrade Dam - Stokes Site
Wayne, IA
Low Hazard 30 ftUpper Locust Creek W- 28
Putnam, MO
Low Hazard 25 ftSomerset South Dam
Mercer, MO
Low Hazard 26 ftWayne Co. Roadgrade Dam - Bellen Site
Wayne, IA
Low Hazard 38 ftSomerset North Dam
Mercer, MO
Low Hazard 15 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of York Twp Site Ca-170-3?
York Twp Site Ca-170-3 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 York Twp Site Ca-170-3?
York Twp Site Ca-170-3 is owned by YORK TOWNSHIP BOARD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was York Twp Site Ca-170-3 built?
York Twp Site Ca-170-3 was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 York Twp Site Ca-170-3?
York Twp Site Ca-170-3 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 York Twp Site Ca-170-3?
York Twp Site Ca-170-3 has a dam height of 29 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.