Clarence Cannon Dam - Saddle Dam
Clarence Cannon Dam - Saddle Dam is an earth dam located in Ralls County, Missouri, built in 1983. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Clarence Cannon Dam - Saddle Dam
The primary purpose of Clarence Cannon Dam - Saddle 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 Usace - St. Louis District (federal). It impounds the Salt River near New London.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 2,200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,862,000 acre-feet. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/18/2020.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Missouri dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Ralls |
| Nearest City | New London |
| River/Stream | Salt River |
| Coordinates | 39.54558, -91.64995 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,862,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,862,000 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - St. Louis District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/18/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO82201 |
| Federal ID | MO82201S001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |