Hal Reed Dam
Hal Reed Dam is an earth dam located in Clay County, Missouri, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hal Reed Dam
The primary purpose of Hal Reed Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Hal Reed (private). It impounds the Tr-clear Creek near Kearney.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 498 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 112 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 178 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Clay |
| Nearest City | Kearney |
| River/Stream | Tr-clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.40780, -94.42210 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 498 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 178 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 71 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HAL REED |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11900 |
| Federal ID | MO11900 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |