Scott Rutherford Dam
Scott Rutherford Dam is an earth dam located in Cass County, Missouri, built in 2002. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Scott Rutherford Dam
The primary purpose of Scott Rutherford 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 Scott Rutherford (private). It impounds the Duncan Branch near Baldwin Lake Tenants.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 542 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 25 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 730 square miles. Completed in 2002, 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.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Cass |
| Nearest City | Baldwin Lake Tenants |
| River/Stream | Duncan Branch |
| Coordinates | 38.78374, -94.23170 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 542 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 730 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 18 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | SCOTT RUTHERFORD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO51200 |
| Federal ID | MO51200 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |