Farthing West Dam/(dry)
Farthing West Dam/(dry) is an earth dam located in Webster County, Missouri, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Farthing West Dam/(dry)
The primary purpose of Farthing West Dam/(dry) is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Fred Farthing (private). It impounds the Tr To Finley Creek near Seymour.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 70 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 | Webster |
| Nearest City | Seymour |
| River/Stream | Tr To Finley Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.09333, -92.73194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 70 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | FRED FARTHING |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31631 |
| Federal ID | MO31631 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |