Burk Dam
Burk Dam is an earth dam located in Adair County, Missouri, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Burk Dam
The primary purpose of Burk Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Vera F Burk (private). It impounds the Tr-bear Creek near Louisiana.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 170 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 352 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 | Adair |
| Nearest City | Louisiana |
| River/Stream | Tr-bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.14352, -92.57335 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 352 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 288 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | VERA F BURK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10405 |
| Federal ID | MO10405 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |