South Fork Blackwater River Dam E-29
South Fork Blackwater River Dam E-29 is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Missouri, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About South Fork Blackwater River Dam E-29
The primary purpose of South Fork Blackwater River Dam E-29 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 S.fk.bkwtr.r.wtrshd.sbdt (local government). It impounds the Pin Oak Creek near Sweet Springs,mo.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 198 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 | Johnson |
| Nearest City | Sweet Springs,mo |
| River/Stream | Pin Oak Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.70459, -94.00850 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 198 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 357 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | S.FK.BKWTR.R.WTRSHD.SBDT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50244 |
| Federal ID | MO50244 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |