Bilby Ranch Dam
Bilby Ranch Dam is an earth dam located in Nodaway County, Missouri, built in 1991. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bilby Ranch Dam
The primary purpose of Bilby Ranch Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Mo Dept Of Conservation (state). It impounds the Tr Nodaway River.
The dam stands 54 feet tall and stretches 1,482 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 110 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,970 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/13/2022.
At 54 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Nodaway |
| River/Stream | Tr Nodaway River |
| Coordinates | 40.34937, -95.13194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,482 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,970 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,970 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,360 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 110 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MO DEPT OF CONSERVATION |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO12280 |
| Federal ID | MO12280 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |