Buck Doe Run Creek Watershed Dam #43
Buck Doe Run Creek Watershed Dam #43 is an earth dam located in Lewis County, Missouri, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Buck Doe Run Creek Watershed Dam #43
The primary purpose of Buck Doe Run Creek Watershed Dam #43 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 owned by Buck Doe Run Cr Wtrs Sub (local government). It impounds the Tr-mississippi River near Canton.
The dam stands 26 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 28 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 120 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 | Lewis |
| Nearest City | Canton |
| River/Stream | Tr-mississippi River |
| Coordinates | 40.15081, -91.54024 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 120 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BUCK DOE RUN CR WTRS SUB |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11337 |
| Federal ID | MO11337 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |