Clifford Hoehn Dam
Clifford Hoehn Dam is an earth dam located in Perry County, Missouri, built in 2006. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Clifford Hoehn Dam
The primary purpose of Clifford Hoehn Dam 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 Clifford Hoehn (private). It impounds the Apple Creek near Old Appleton.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 498 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 125 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 153 square miles. Completed in 2006, 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 03/29/2006. That was over 20 years ago.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Perry |
| Nearest City | Old Appleton |
| River/Stream | Apple Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.63750, -89.93750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 498 ft |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 153 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 39 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CLIFFORD HOEHN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/29/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO51383 |
| Federal ID | MO51383 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |