Whetstone Creek Wldlf Area Dam Sec-32
Whetstone Creek Wldlf Area Dam Sec-32 is an earth dam located in Callaway County, Missouri, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Whetstone Creek Wldlf Area Dam Sec-32
The primary purpose of Whetstone Creek Wldlf Area Dam Sec-32 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mo Dept Of Conservation (state). It impounds the Tr Whetstone Creek near Mineola.
The dam stands 22 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 106 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 65 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Callaway |
| Nearest City | Mineola |
| River/Stream | Tr Whetstone Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.98139, -91.73139 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 65 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MO DEPT OF CONSERVATION |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO12087 |
| Federal ID | MO12087 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |