Dorsey Swearingin Dam
Dorsey Swearingin Dam is an earth dam located in Scotland County, Missouri, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dorsey Swearingin Dam
The primary purpose of Dorsey Swearingin Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Dorsey Allen Swearingin (private). It impounds the Tr-middle Fabius River near Taylor.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 122 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 123 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 | Scotland |
| Nearest City | Taylor |
| River/Stream | Tr-middle Fabius River |
| Coordinates | 40.31733, -92.25740 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 123 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 36 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DORSEY ALLEN SWEARINGIN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50466 |
| Federal ID | MO50466 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |