Bridgman Dam

TR-SOUTH FABIUS RIVER· Marion, Missouri· Built 1977· Earth· 25 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Bridgman Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage38 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area288 sq mi
Max Discharge50 cfs
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)
NID IDMO11490

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

GLEN BRIDGMAN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bridgman Dam?

Bridgman Dam 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 Bridgman Dam?

Bridgman Dam is owned by GLEN BRIDGMAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bridgman Dam built?

Bridgman Dam 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 Bridgman Dam?

Bridgman Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Grade Stabilization. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Bridgman Dam?

Bridgman Dam has a dam height of 25 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.