East Fork Grand River Dam F- 68
East Fork Grand River Dam F- 68 is an earth dam located in Harrison County, Missouri, built in 2003. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About East Fork Grand River Dam F- 68
The primary purpose of East Fork Grand River Dam F- 68 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 East Fork Grand River Ws Distr (local government). It impounds the Sand Branch near Denver, Mo.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 316 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 140 square miles. Completed in 2003, the structure is relatively new.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/13/2003. That was over 22 years ago.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Harrison |
| Nearest City | Denver, Mo |
| River/Stream | Sand Branch |
| Coordinates | 40.51160, -94.21216 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 316 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 140 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 180 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | EAST FORK GRAND RIVER WS DISTR |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/13/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO51161 |
| Federal ID | MO51161 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |