Fred & Pat'S Bear Pit Dam

TR DRY FORK· Warren, Missouri· Built 1989· Earth· 65 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Fred & Pat'S Bear Pit Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 65 ft (taller than 97.9% in MO)
Dam Length460 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage39 acre-ft
Normal Storage39 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge214 cfs
Year Completed1989 (37 years old)
NID IDMO31940

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
Last Inspection: August 14, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Dam and Reservoir Safety Program

Ownership

FRED SCHLEUTER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Fred & Pat'S Bear Pit Dam?

Fred & Pat'S Bear Pit 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 Fred & Pat'S Bear Pit Dam?

Fred & Pat'S Bear Pit Dam is owned by FRED SCHLEUTER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Fred & Pat'S Bear Pit Dam built?

Fred & Pat'S Bear Pit Dam was completed in 1989, making it 37 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 Fred & Pat'S Bear Pit Dam?

Fred & Pat'S Bear Pit Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Fred & Pat'S Bear Pit Dam?

Fred & Pat'S Bear Pit Dam has a dam height of 65 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.

When was Fred & Pat'S Bear Pit Dam last inspected?

Fred & Pat'S Bear Pit Dam was last inspected on August 14, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.