So Fork Blackwater Wtrshd Site E-29

E PIN OAK CREEK· Johnson, Missouri· Built 1980· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

So Fork Blackwater Wtrshd Site E-29 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 49% in MO)
Dam Length1,000 ft
Max Storage2.0K acre-ft
Normal Storage117 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area774 sq mi
Max Discharge4,813 cfs
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)
NID IDMO20732

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: February 1, 1989
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of So Fork Blackwater Wtrshd Site E-29?

So Fork Blackwater Wtrshd Site E-29 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 So Fork Blackwater Wtrshd Site E-29?

So Fork Blackwater Wtrshd Site E-29 is owned by information not available (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was So Fork Blackwater Wtrshd Site E-29 built?

So Fork Blackwater Wtrshd Site E-29 was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 So Fork Blackwater Wtrshd Site E-29?

So Fork Blackwater Wtrshd Site E-29 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 So Fork Blackwater Wtrshd Site E-29?

So Fork Blackwater Wtrshd Site E-29 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.

When was So Fork Blackwater Wtrshd Site E-29 last inspected?

So Fork Blackwater Wtrshd Site E-29 was last inspected on February 1, 1989. 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.