Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 9

DRY FORK CR· Lincoln, Missouri· Built 1978· Earth· 34 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 9 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 34 ft (taller than 82.3% in MO)
Dam Length790 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage300 acre-ft
Normal Storage49 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area192 sq mi
Max Discharge535 cfs
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)
NID IDMO11254

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 9?

Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 9 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 9?

Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 9 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 9 built?

Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 9 was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 9?

Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 9 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 9?

Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 9 has a dam height of 34 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.