Buck,Doe Run #4 Dam
Key Takeaway
Buck,Doe Run #4 Dam is classified as significant hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 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 | 48 ft (taller than 94.2% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 348 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,871 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10219 |
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 WATERSHED
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Buck,Doe Run #4 Dam?
Buck,Doe Run #4 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 #4 Dam?
Buck,Doe Run #4 Dam is owned by BUCK & DOE RUN WATERSHED (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Buck,Doe Run #4 Dam built?
Buck,Doe Run #4 Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 #4 Dam?
Buck,Doe Run #4 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation, 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 #4 Dam?
Buck,Doe Run #4 Dam has a dam height of 48 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 #4 Dam last inspected?
Buck,Doe Run #4 Dam was last inspected on May 23, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.