Located in Mineral Point, Missouri, Dresser Ind.
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Old #1 is a privately owned dam with a primary purpose of tailings storage. Built in 1968, this structure stands at a height of 45 feet and spans a length of 5373 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1300 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG in Missouri and is subject to regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
With a high hazard potential, Dresser Ind. Old #1 is designated as having a moderate risk level. Despite this, the condition assessment conducted in September 2014 deemed the dam to be in a satisfactory state. Emergency action plans are in place, although their last revision was in December 2017. The dam has no outlet gates and features an uncontrolled spillway, with a maximum discharge capacity of 5 cubic feet per second.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the engineering and management of dams will find Dresser Ind. Old #1 to be an intriguing case study. Its unique design, purpose, and regulatory oversight offer valuable insights into the challenges and considerations involved in maintaining critical water infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
5373 |
Dam Height |
45 |
River Or Stream |
RUBENEAU BRANCH-OFFSTREAM |
Surface Area |
39 |
Drainage Area |
39 |
Nid Storage |
1300 |
Structural Height |
45 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
45 |
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