Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 28
Key Takeaway
Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 28 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 64 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 202 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | MO50293 |
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 WRSD SUBDISTR
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 28?
Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 28 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 28?
Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 28 is owned by BUCK & DOE WRSD SUBDISTR (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 28 built?
Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 28 was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 28?
Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 28 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. 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 28?
Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 28 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.