Zurbuchen Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Zurbuchen Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 79.3% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 435 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 382 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 130 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 284 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11821 |
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
RUDOLPH ZURBUCHEN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Zurbuchen Lake Dam?
Zurbuchen Lake Dam 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 Zurbuchen Lake Dam?
Zurbuchen Lake Dam is owned by RUDOLPH ZURBUCHEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Zurbuchen Lake Dam built?
Zurbuchen Lake Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Zurbuchen Lake Dam?
Zurbuchen Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Grade Stabilization, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Zurbuchen Lake Dam?
Zurbuchen Lake Dam 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.