Dexter Noname
Dexter Noname is a dam located in Stoddard County, Missouri, built in 2003. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Dexter Noname
The primary purpose of Dexter Noname is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is private-owned. It impounds the Tr-drainage Canal near Dexter.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 285 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 31 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 86 square miles. Completed in 2003, the structure is relatively new.
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.
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 | Stoddard |
| Nearest City | Dexter |
| River/Stream | Tr-drainage Canal |
| Coordinates | 36.79642, -89.97022 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 285 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 86 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO32079 |
| Federal ID | MO32079 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |