Huzzah Hatcheries, Inc Dam is an earth dam located in Dent County, Missouri, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Huzzah Hatcheries, Inc Dam
Huzzah Hatcheries, Inc Dam is a dam in Dent, Missouri. The dam is owned by Unknown (private). It impounds the Tr Huzzah Creek near Howes Mill.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 535 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 200 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Dent |
| Nearest City | Howes Mill |
| River/Stream | Tr Huzzah Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.63619, -91.27303 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 535 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 535 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 200 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Unknown |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO30270 |
| Federal ID | MO30270 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |