Buck-doe Run Wtrshd #6 Dam
Buck-doe Run Wtrshd #6 Dam is an earth dam located in Lewis County, Missouri, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Buck-doe Run Wtrshd #6 Dam
The primary purpose of Buck-doe Run Wtrshd #6 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 Wtrsd Subd (local government). It impounds the Artesian Branch near Canton.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 205 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 01/12/2023.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Lewis |
| Nearest City | Canton |
| River/Stream | Artesian Branch |
| Coordinates | 40.17585, -91.53899 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,782 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BUCK-DOE RUN WTRSD SUBD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/12/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10207 |
| Federal ID | MO10207 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |