Truck Stop Dam
Truck Stop Dam is an earth dam located in Mercer County, Missouri, built in 1989. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Truck Stop Dam
The primary purpose of Truck Stop Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Premium Std Farms (private). It impounds the Trib Little Medicine Creek near Princeton.
The dam stands 28 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 168 acre-feet. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Mercer |
| Nearest City | Princeton |
| River/Stream | Trib Little Medicine Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.45390, -93.54223 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | PREMIUM STD FARMS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO12401 |
| Federal ID | MO12401 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |