American Cent Corp Lower Dam
American Cent Corp Lower Dam is an earth dam located in Callaway County, Missouri. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About American Cent Corp Lower Dam
The primary purpose of American Cent Corp Lower Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by American Central Corp (private). It impounds the Tr Fonso Branch near Big Spring.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 112 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 265 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 | Callaway |
| Nearest City | Big Spring |
| River/Stream | Tr Fonso Branch |
| Coordinates | 38.89889, -91.65278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 265 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | AMERICAN CENTRAL CORP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO30846 |
| Federal ID | MO30846 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |