Bridgman Dam
Bridgman Dam is an earth dam located in Marion County, Missouri, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bridgman Dam
The primary purpose of Bridgman Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Glen Bridgman (private). It impounds the Tr-south Fabius River near Hannibal.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 38 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 288 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 | Marion |
| Nearest City | Hannibal |
| River/Stream | Tr-south Fabius River |
| Coordinates | 39.92651, -91.79969 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 288 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | GLEN BRIDGMAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11490 |
| Federal ID | MO11490 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |