National Dam Safety Program. Christiansen Lake Dam (MO 20145), Missouri - Kansas City Basin, Jackson County, Missouri. Phase I Inspection Report.
Abstract
The purpose of the inspection was to make an assessment of the general condition of the dam with respect to safety, based upon available data and visual inspection, in order to determine if the dam poses hazards to human life or property. Inspection and evaluation indicated the spillways do not meet the criteria set forth in the guidelines. The spillways will not pass the probable maximum flood without overtopping but will pass 20 percent of the probable maximum flood. The spillways will pass the flood which has a one percent probability of occurrence in any given year (100-year flood). The spillway design flood recommended by the guidelines is 50 to 100 percent of the probable maximum flood. Considering the hazard zone, the spillway design flood should be 100 percent of the probable maximum flood. The probable maximum flood is defined as the flood discharge which may be expected from the most severe combination of critical meteorologic and hydrologic conditions which are reasonably possible in the region. Based on visual observations, this dam appears to be in fair condition.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA107690
Entities
People
- Edwin R. Burton
- Harry L. Callahan
- Paul R. Zaman
Organizations
- Black & Veatch