Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 42
Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 42 is an earth dam located in Lewis County, Missouri, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 42
The primary purpose of Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 42 is grade stabilization. Grade stabilization dams prevent erosion by reducing the slope and velocity of water flowing through a channel. They're commonly used to stop gullies from deepening and to protect downstream land and infrastructure. The dam is owned by Durgens Cr Wrsd Subdistr (private). It impounds the Tr-durgens Creek near Hannibal.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 370 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 16 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Lewis |
| Nearest City | Hannibal |
| River/Stream | Tr-durgens Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.01820, -91.59050 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 315 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Grade Stabilization |
| Owner | DURGENS CR WRSD SUBDISTR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11346 |
| Federal ID | MO11346 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |