Godbold Reservoir Dam
Godbold Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Missouri, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Godbold Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Godbold Reservoir Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Albea Godbold (private). It impounds the Tr-little Bear Creek near Truxton.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 209 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 33 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Truxton |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.94068, -91.28163 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 209 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 209 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 33 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ALBEA GODBOLD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11393 |
| Federal ID | MO11393 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |