Floyd Hines Dam
Floyd Hines Dam is an earth dam located in Vernon County, Missouri, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Floyd Hines Dam
The primary purpose of Floyd Hines Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Unknown (private). It impounds the Tr Beecham Branch near Eldorado Springs.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 225 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 | Vernon |
| Nearest City | Eldorado Springs |
| River/Stream | Tr Beecham Branch |
| Coordinates | 37.90697, -94.10288 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 225 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | UNKNOWN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20062 |
| Federal ID | MO20062 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |