Buck,doe Run #4 Dam is an earth dam located in Lewis County, Missouri, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 48 ft48 ft tall and 400 ft long, taller than 92% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Buck,doe Run #4 Dam
The primary purpose of Buck,doe Run #4 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 Watershed (local government). It impounds the Tr-buck Run near Canton.
The dam stands 48 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 348 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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 05/23/2018.
At 48 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Lewis |
| Nearest City | Canton |
| River/Stream | Tr-buck Run |
| Coordinates | 40.22637, -91.53803 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 348 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 348 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,871 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Buck & Doe Run Watershed |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/23/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10219 |
| Federal ID | MO10219 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |