Mononame40
Mononame40 is an earth dam located in Newton County, Missouri, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mononame40
The primary purpose of Mononame40 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Unknown (private). It impounds the Dry Branch near Newtonia.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 40 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Newton |
| Nearest City | Newtonia |
| River/Stream | Dry Branch |
| Coordinates | 36.87643, -94.24610 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 40 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | UNKNOWN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20108 |
| Federal ID | MO20108 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |