Wilkerson Dam
Wilkerson Dam is an earth dam located in Monroe County, Missouri, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wilkerson Dam
The primary purpose of Wilkerson 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 Joe Wilkerson (private). It impounds the Tr-middle Fork Salt River near Duncans Bridge.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 300 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 600 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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 | Monroe |
| Nearest City | Duncans Bridge |
| River/Stream | Tr-middle Fork Salt River |
| Coordinates | 39.59774, -92.27579 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 600 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 208 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | JOE WILKERSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11562 |
| Federal ID | MO11562 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |