Prater Dam South
Prater Dam South is an earth dam located in Audrain County, Missouri. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Prater Dam South
The primary purpose of Prater Dam South is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Robert Prater (private). It impounds the Tr-cedar Creek near Hatton.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 88 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 80 square miles.
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.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Audrain |
| Nearest City | Hatton |
| River/Stream | Tr-cedar Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.07109, -92.09058 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 80 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ROBERT PRATER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11166 |
| Federal ID | MO11166 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |