James Estes Dam
James Estes Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, Missouri, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About James Estes Dam
The primary purpose of James Estes Dam 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 Tr Asher Creek near Morrisville.
The dam stands 10 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 59 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 251 square miles. Completed in 1958, 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 | Polk |
| Nearest City | Morrisville |
| River/Stream | Tr Asher Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.44179, -93.47511 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 251 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 | MO20218 |
| Federal ID | MO20218 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |