Freeman Farms Dam Number One
Freeman Farms Dam Number One is an earth dam located in Clinton County, Missouri, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Freeman Farms Dam Number One
The primary purpose of Freeman Farms Dam Number One is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Eldon Freeman (private). It impounds the Tr To Mcguire Br Castile Crk near Plattsburg.
The dam stands 31 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 133 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 270 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Clinton |
| Nearest City | Plattsburg |
| River/Stream | Tr To Mcguire Br Castile Crk |
| Coordinates | 39.63378, -94.47218 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 270 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | ELDON FREEMAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11114 |
| Federal ID | MO11114 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |