Owl Creek Estates Dam #3
Owl Creek Estates Dam #3 is an earth dam located in Warren County, Missouri, built in 1974. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Owl Creek Estates Dam #3
Owl Creek Estates Dam #3 is a dam in Warren, Missouri. The dam is owned by Owl Creek Estates Trustees (private). It impounds the Tr-owl Creek near Warrenton.
The dam stands 49 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 39 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/06/2021.
At 49 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Missouri dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Warren |
| Nearest City | Warrenton |
| River/Stream | Tr-owl Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.76133, -91.13396 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 13 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | OWL CREEK ESTATES TRUSTEES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/06/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31960 |
| Federal ID | MO31960 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |