Charles Geno Farm Pond Dam

WEST FORK QUIVRE RIVER· Lincoln, Missouri· Built 1986· Earth· 33 ft tall
Low Hazard Grade Stabilization Private

Key Takeaway

Charles Geno Farm Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.

Physical Details

Dam Height 33 ft (taller than 79.3% in MO)
Dam Length354 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage224 acre-ft
Normal Storage184 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area160 sq mi
Max Discharge47 cfs
Year Completed1986 (40 years old)
NID IDMO50322

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

CHARLES GENO

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Charles Geno Farm Pond Dam?

Charles Geno Farm Pond Dam 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 Charles Geno Farm Pond Dam?

Charles Geno Farm Pond Dam is owned by CHARLES GENO (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Charles Geno Farm Pond Dam built?

Charles Geno Farm Pond Dam was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 Charles Geno Farm Pond Dam?

Charles Geno Farm Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Grade Stabilization. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Charles Geno Farm Pond Dam?

Charles Geno Farm Pond Dam has a dam height of 33 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.