Hoover Frankum D-12
Hoover Frankum D-12 is an earth dam located in Nodaway County, Missouri, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hoover Frankum D-12
The primary purpose of Hoover Frankum D-12 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is local government-owned. It impounds the Headwick Br Nodaway River near Quitman.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 825 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 29 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 537 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/10/2018.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Nodaway |
| Nearest City | Quitman |
| River/Stream | Headwick Br Nodaway River |
| Coordinates | 40.40214, -95.12494 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 825 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 537 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 537 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,690 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/10/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10160 |
| Federal ID | MO10160 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |