Durgens Creek Watershed Dam Lts-125

TR-DURGENS CREEK· Lewis, Missouri· Built 1982· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Grade Stabilization Local Government

Key Takeaway

Durgens Creek Watershed Dam Lts-125 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 49% in MO)
Dam Length550 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage45 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area66 sq mi
Max Discharge120 cfs
Year Completed1982 (44 years old)
NID IDMO12343

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

A.J. BRONSTINE

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Durgens Creek Watershed Dam Lts-125?

Durgens Creek Watershed Dam Lts-125 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 Lts-125?

Durgens Creek Watershed Dam Lts-125 is owned by A.J. BRONSTINE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Durgens Creek Watershed Dam Lts-125 built?

Durgens Creek Watershed Dam Lts-125 was completed in 1982, making it 44 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 Lts-125?

Durgens Creek Watershed Dam Lts-125 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 Lts-125?

Durgens Creek Watershed Dam Lts-125 has a dam height of 27 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.