Buck-Doe Run Wtrshd #6 Dam
Key Takeaway
Buck-Doe Run Wtrshd #6 Dam is classified as significant hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 46 ft (taller than 93.2% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,782 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10207 |
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 RUN WTRSD SUBD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Buck-Doe Run Wtrshd #6 Dam?
Buck-Doe Run Wtrshd #6 Dam 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 Wtrshd #6 Dam?
Buck-Doe Run Wtrshd #6 Dam is owned by BUCK-DOE RUN WTRSD SUBD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Buck-Doe Run Wtrshd #6 Dam built?
Buck-Doe Run Wtrshd #6 Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Wtrshd #6 Dam?
Buck-Doe Run Wtrshd #6 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation, Debris Control, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Buck-Doe Run Wtrshd #6 Dam?
Buck-Doe Run Wtrshd #6 Dam has a dam height of 46 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.
When was Buck-Doe Run Wtrshd #6 Dam last inspected?
Buck-Doe Run Wtrshd #6 Dam was last inspected on January 12, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.