Bear Creek Watershed Dam Lts- 17

TR-BEAR CREEK· Clark, Missouri· Built 1977· Earth· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Grade Stabilization Private

Key Takeaway

Bear Creek Watershed Dam Lts- 17 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 43.5% in MO)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage41 acre-ft
Normal Storage18 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area38 sq mi
Max Discharge140 cfs
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)
NID IDMO50061

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

PAUL DRILLION

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bear Creek Watershed Dam Lts- 17?

Bear Creek Watershed Dam Lts- 17 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Bear Creek Watershed Dam Lts- 17?

Bear Creek Watershed Dam Lts- 17 is owned by PAUL DRILLION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bear Creek Watershed Dam Lts- 17 built?

Bear Creek Watershed Dam Lts- 17 was completed in 1977, making it 49 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Bear Creek Watershed Dam Lts- 17?

Bear Creek Watershed Dam Lts- 17 serves the following purposes: Grade Stabilization. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Bear Creek Watershed Dam Lts- 17?

Bear Creek Watershed Dam Lts- 17 has a dam height of 26 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.