Buck & Doe Run Wtrshd Site #5 Dam
Buck & Doe Run Wtrshd Site #5 Dam is an earth dam located in Lewis County, Missouri, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Buck & Doe Run Wtrshd Site #5 Dam
The primary purpose of Buck & Doe Run Wtrshd Site #5 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 Buck Doe Run Cr Wtrs Sub (local government). It impounds the Tr-mississippi River near Canton.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 203 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,068 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 | Lewis |
| Nearest City | Canton |
| River/Stream | Tr-mississippi River |
| Coordinates | 40.19336, -91.54317 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 203 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 203 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,068 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BUCK DOE RUN CR WTRS SUB |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10204 |
| Federal ID | MO10204 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |