Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 12

OLD KINGS LAKE CREEK· Lincoln, Missouri· Built 1977· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 12 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO)
Dam Length530 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage295 acre-ft
Normal Storage52 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area147 sq mi
Max Discharge2,975 cfs
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)
NID IDMO12109

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

CANNON MEM WRSD SUBDISTR

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 12?

Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 12 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 Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 12?

Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 12 is owned by CANNON MEM WRSD SUBDISTR (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 12 built?

Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 12 was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 12?

Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 12 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 Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 12?

Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 12 has a dam height of 25 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.