David Nelson Structure Dam
David Nelson Structure Dam is an earth dam located in Nodaway County, Missouri, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About David Nelson Structure Dam
The primary purpose of David Nelson Structure Dam is grade stabilization. Grade stabilization dams prevent erosion by reducing the slope and velocity of water flowing through a channel. They're commonly used to stop gullies from deepening and to protect downstream land and infrastructure. The dam is owned by David Nelson (private). It impounds the Tr-munkras Branch-grand River near Alanthus Grove.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 430 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 23 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 192 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Nodaway |
| Nearest City | Alanthus Grove |
| River/Stream | Tr-munkras Branch-grand River |
| Coordinates | 40.35042, -94.60861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 192 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 80 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Grade Stabilization |
| Owner | DAVID NELSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50383 |
| Federal ID | MO50383 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |