Mineral Point #1, located in Washington, Missouri, is a private dam constructed in 1968 primarily for tailings storage.
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This earth dam, with a height of 72 feet and a length of 2050 feet, holds a maximum storage capacity of 2200 acre-feet and serves the purpose of storing tailings. The dam is regulated and inspected by the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG in Missouri, with a satisfactory condition assessment as of 2007.
With a high hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating, Mineral Point #1 is a significant structure on TR-MILL CREEK in the Kansas City District. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 60 feet and has a drainage area of 294 square miles. While the dam is currently in satisfactory condition, it undergoes inspections every two years to ensure safety and compliance with regulatory standards. As an essential resource for water storage and management, Mineral Point #1 plays a crucial role in the local ecosystem and water resource infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
2050 |
Dam Height |
72 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MILL CREEK |
Surface Area |
68 |
Drainage Area |
294 |
Nid Storage |
2200 |
Structural Height |
72 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
72 |
Big River At Irondale
|
27cfs |
Big River Below Desloge
|
59cfs |
Big River Near Richwoods
|
221cfs |
Meramec River Near Sullivan
|
522cfs |
East Fork Black River Nr Lesterville
|
19cfs |
Big River At Byrnesville
|
241cfs |