Buck-doe Run Wtrshed #2 Struc
Buck-doe Run Wtrshed #2 Struc is an earth dam located in Clark County, Missouri, built in 1979. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Buck-doe Run Wtrshed #2 Struc
The primary purpose of Buck-doe Run Wtrshed #2 Struc 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 owned by Clark Co. Soil & Wtr Dst (local government). It impounds the Buck Run Creek near Canton.
The dam stands 48 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,008 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 12/28/2021.
At 48 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Clark |
| Nearest City | Canton |
| River/Stream | Buck Run Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.26408, -91.57791 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,008 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,008 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,008 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,684 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CLARK CO. SOIL & WTR DST |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/28/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO12105 |
| Federal ID | MO12105 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |