Buck-doe Run Watershed Structure #27a
Buck-doe Run Watershed Structure #27a is an earth dam located in Lewis County, Missouri, built in 1975. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Buck-doe Run Watershed Structure #27a
Buck-doe Run Watershed Structure #27a is a dam in Lewis, Missouri. The dam is owned by Buck Doe Run Wsd Subdst (local government). It impounds the Artesian Branch near Canton.
The dam stands 27 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 144 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 220 square miles. Completed in 1975, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Missouri dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Lewis |
| Nearest City | Canton |
| River/Stream | Artesian Branch |
| Coordinates | 40.17717, -91.55663 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 220 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | BUCK DOE RUN WSD SUBDST |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11333 |
| Federal ID | MO11333 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |