Black Tailings Dam

Missouri — Washington County — MILL CREEK-OFFSTREAM

Location

StateMissouri
CountyWashington
RiverMILL CREEK-OFFSTREAM
Coordinates37.94837, -90.71932

Physical Characteristics

NID Height70 ft
Dam Height70 ft
Dam Length1,430 ft
NID Storage22 acre-ft
Max Storage22 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 7, 2022
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1943
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerROY BLACK

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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