Grindstone-lost-muddy Watershed Dam Lt-104
Grindstone-lost-muddy Watershed Dam Lt-104 is an earth dam located in DeKalb County, Missouri, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Grindstone-lost-muddy Watershed Dam Lt-104
The primary purpose of Grindstone-lost-muddy Watershed Dam Lt-104 is grade stabilization. Grade stabilization dams prevent erosion by reducing the slope and velocity of water flowing through a channel. They're commonly used to stop gullies from deepening and to protect downstream land and infrastructure. The dam is owned by Larry Mc Crea (private). It impounds the Tr- Lost Creek E Fork near Fairport.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 39 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 117 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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 | DeKalb |
| Nearest City | Fairport |
| River/Stream | Tr- Lost Creek E Fork |
| Coordinates | 39.99700, -94.38920 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 117 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Grade Stabilization |
| Owner | LARRY MC CREA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO12248 |
| Federal ID | MO12248 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |