Kerr Dam is an earth dam located in Scotland County, Missouri, built in 1958. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 600 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Kerr Dam
The primary purpose of Kerr 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 Harley Kerr (private). It impounds the Tr-north Fabius River near Taylor.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 137 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 330 square miles. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Scotland |
| Nearest City | Taylor |
| River/Stream | Tr-north Fabius River |
| Coordinates | 40.47097, -92.12916 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 330 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 280 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Harley Kerr |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10037 |
| Federal ID | MO10037 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |