Roaring Springs Dam/(dry)
Roaring Springs Dam/(dry) is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Missouri, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Roaring Springs Dam/(dry)
The primary purpose of Roaring Springs Dam/(dry) is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Winter Brothers Material (private). It impounds the Tr To Meramec River near Twin Springs.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 360 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 210 square miles. Completed in 1953, 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 | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Twin Springs |
| River/Stream | Tr To Meramec River |
| Coordinates | 38.29222, -91.08611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 210 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WINTER BROTHERS MATERIAL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31762 |
| Federal ID | MO31762 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |