Buck & Doe Run Site #3
Key Takeaway
Buck & Doe Run Site #3 is classified as significant hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 86.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,750 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10188 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
LEWIS CO. SOIL & WATER
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Buck & Doe Run Site #3?
Buck & Doe Run Site #3 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Buck & Doe Run Site #3?
Buck & Doe Run Site #3 is owned by LEWIS CO. SOIL & WATER (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Buck & Doe Run Site #3 built?
Buck & Doe Run Site #3 was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Buck & Doe Run Site #3?
Buck & Doe Run Site #3 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Buck & Doe Run Site #3?
Buck & Doe Run Site #3 has a dam height of 36 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.
When was Buck & Doe Run Site #3 last inspected?
Buck & Doe Run Site #3 was last inspected on July 28, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.