Buck-Doe Run Watershed Structure #27a
Key Takeaway
Buck-Doe Run Watershed Structure #27a is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 49% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 220 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11333 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BUCK DOE RUN WSD SUBDST
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Buck-Doe Run Watershed Structure #27a?
Buck-Doe Run Watershed Structure #27a is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. 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 Structure #27a?
Buck-Doe Run Watershed Structure #27a is owned by BUCK DOE RUN WSD SUBDST (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Buck-Doe Run Watershed Structure #27a built?
Buck-Doe Run Watershed Structure #27a was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Structure #27a?
Buck-Doe Run Watershed Structure #27a serves the following purposes: Other, Recreation. 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 Structure #27a?
Buck-Doe Run Watershed Structure #27a has a dam height of 27 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.