Callahan Creek C-1
Callahan Creek C-1 is an earth dam located in Boone County, Missouri, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Callahan Creek C-1
The primary purpose of Callahan Creek C-1 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 Callahan Cr Wtrsd Subd. (local government). It impounds the Barclay Branch near Mcbaine.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 336 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/21/2021.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Boone |
| Nearest City | Mcbaine |
| River/Stream | Barclay Branch |
| Coordinates | 39.01441, -92.45338 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 680 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CALLAHAN CR WTRSD SUBD. |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/21/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10021 |
| Federal ID | MO10021 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |