Grindstone-lost-muddy Watershed Dam Lt-160
Grindstone-lost-muddy Watershed Dam Lt-160 is an earth dam located in DeKalb County, Missouri, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Grindstone-lost-muddy Watershed Dam Lt-160
The primary purpose of Grindstone-lost-muddy Watershed Dam Lt-160 is grade stabilization. Grade stabilization dams prevent erosion by reducing the slope and velocity of water flowing through a channel. They're commonly used to stop gullies from deepening and to protect downstream land and infrastructure. The dam is owned by Greg Pottratz (local government). It impounds the Lost Creek near Maysville.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 390 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 24 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 341 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | DeKalb |
| Nearest City | Maysville |
| River/Stream | Lost Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.94541, -94.45058 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 341 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 18 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Grade Stabilization |
| Owner | GREG POTTRATZ |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50084 |
| Federal ID | MO50084 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |