Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 37
Key Takeaway
Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 37 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 63.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 188 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 58 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 192 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10197 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
DURGENS CR WRSD SUBDISTR
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 37?
Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 37 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 Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 37?
Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 37 is owned by DURGENS CR WRSD SUBDISTR (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 37 built?
Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 37 was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 37?
Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 37 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 Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 37?
Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 37 has a dam height of 30 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.