Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 37
Key Takeaway
Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 37 is classified as significant hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is debris control. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 76.3% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 192 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | MO50296 |
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
BUCK & DOE WRSD SUBDISRT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 37?
Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 37 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 Watershed Dam 37?
Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 37 is owned by BUCK & DOE WRSD SUBDISRT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 37 built?
Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 37 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 37?
Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 37 serves the following purposes: 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 Watershed Dam 37?
Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 37 has a dam height of 32 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.