City of Monroe Dam a is an earth dam located in Monroe County, Missouri, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About City of Monroe Dam a
The primary purpose of City of Monroe Dam a is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City of Monroe (local government). It impounds the Tr Sharpsburg Branch near Monroe City.
The dam stands 26 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 278 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 348 square miles. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Monroe |
| Nearest City | Monroe City |
| River/Stream | Tr Sharpsburg Branch |
| Coordinates | 39.65536, -91.75235 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 278 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 278 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 348 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Monroe |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10539 |
| Federal ID | MO10539 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |