Buck & Doe Run Wtrshd Site #5 Dam
Key Takeaway
Buck & Doe Run Wtrshd Site #5 Dam is classified as significant hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 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 | 20 ft (taller than 7.1% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 203 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,068 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10204 |
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 CR WTRS SUB
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Buck & Doe Run Wtrshd Site #5 Dam?
Buck & Doe Run Wtrshd Site #5 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 Site #5 Dam?
Buck & Doe Run Wtrshd Site #5 Dam is owned by BUCK DOE RUN CR WTRS SUB (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Buck & Doe Run Wtrshd Site #5 Dam built?
Buck & Doe Run Wtrshd Site #5 Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Site #5 Dam?
Buck & Doe Run Wtrshd Site #5 Dam 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 Wtrshd Site #5 Dam?
Buck & Doe Run Wtrshd Site #5 Dam has a dam height of 20 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.