Hines Section 3 North Dam
Hines Section 3 North Dam is an earth dam located in Vernon County, Missouri. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hines Section 3 North Dam
The primary purpose of Hines Section 3 North Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Floyd Hines (private). It impounds the Tr To Kitten Creek near Taperville.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 139 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 210 square miles.
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 | Taperville |
| River/Stream | Tr To Kitten Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.93056, -94.10611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 210 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | FLOYD HINES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20592 |
| Federal ID | MO20592 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |