Black Tailings Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMissouri
CountyWashington
Nearest CityMINERAL POINT
River/StreamMILL CREEK-OFFSTREAM
Coordinates37.94837, -90.71932

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height70 ft
Dam Height70 ft
Dam Length1,430 ft
Year Completed1943 (83 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage22 acre-ft
Max Storage22 acre-ft
Normal Storage22 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge270 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeTailings
OwnerROY BLACK
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/07/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMO31154
Federal IDMO31154
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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