Hoover Frankum C-22
Hoover Frankum C-22 is an earth dam located in Nodaway County, Missouri, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hoover Frankum C-22
The primary purpose of Hoover Frankum C-22 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 local government-owned. It impounds the Hagey Branch-nodaway River near Quitman.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 190 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 10/10/2018.
At 45 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 Branch-nodaway River |
| Coordinates | 40.41593, -95.14744 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 746 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/10/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10925 |
| Federal ID | MO10925 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |