Bear Creek Watershed Dam X- 2 is an earth dam located in Scotland County, Missouri, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 675 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Bear Creek Watershed Dam X- 2
The primary purpose of Bear Creek Watershed Dam X- 2 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 Bear Cr Wrsd Subdistrict (local government). It impounds the Tr-bear Creek near Taylor.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 675 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 690 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 250 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 | Scotland |
| Nearest City | Taylor |
| River/Stream | Tr-bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.40476, -91.99438 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 690 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 690 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 250 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 440 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Bear Cr Wrsd Subdistrict |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO12293 |
| Federal ID | MO12293 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |