Sydenstricker Dam
Sydenstricker Dam is an earth dam located in Audrain County, Missouri, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Sydenstricker Dam
The primary purpose of Sydenstricker Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Don Hollenberg (private). It impounds the Tr-scattering Fork near Mexico.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 262 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 340 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.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Audrain |
| Nearest City | Mexico |
| River/Stream | Tr-scattering Fork |
| Coordinates | 39.11977, -91.93507 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 262 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 262 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 340 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 143 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DON HOLLENBERG |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10440 |
| Federal ID | MO10440 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |