Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 25
Key Takeaway
Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 25 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 20.3% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 45 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 177 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10192 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
BUCK & DOE RUN WRSD SUBD
Local Government
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Low Hazard 25 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 25?
Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 25 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 Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 25?
Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 25 is owned by BUCK & DOE RUN WRSD SUBD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 25 built?
Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 25 was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Watershed Dam 25?
Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 25 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 Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 25?
Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 25 has a dam height of 24 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.