Hoover Frankum C-20
Hoover Frankum C-20 is an earth dam located in Nodaway County, Missouri, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hoover Frankum C-20
The primary purpose of Hoover Frankum C-20 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 Nodaway Co Swcd (local government). It impounds the Hagey Br 102 River near Quitman.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 225 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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 03/23/2021.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Nodaway |
| Nearest City | Quitman |
| River/Stream | Hagey Br 102 River |
| Coordinates | 40.43284, -95.14573 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,259 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | NODAWAY CO SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/23/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10287 |
| Federal ID | MO10287 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |