Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 38

TR-BUCK RUN CR· Lewis, Missouri· Built 1972· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Debris Control Local Government

Key Takeaway

Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 38 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is debris control.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage57 acre-ft
Normal Storage23 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area19 sq mi
Max Discharge252 cfs
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDMO10205

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

BUCK & DOE WRSD SUBDISTR

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 38?

Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 38 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 38?

Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 38 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 38 built?

Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 38 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 38?

Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 38 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 38?

Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 38 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.