Snyder Dam
Snyder Dam is an earth dam located in Adair County, Missouri, built in 1991. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Snyder Dam
The primary purpose of Snyder 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 Chuck Snyder (private). It impounds the Walnut Creek near Elmer.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 42 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 160 square miles. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 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 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Adair |
| Nearest City | Elmer |
| River/Stream | Walnut Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.11193, -92.79635 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 160 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Grade Stabilization |
| Owner | CHUCK SNYDER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50533 |
| Federal ID | MO50533 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |