Jackson Twp No.ca-29-6003-171-002-6
Jackson Twp No.ca-29-6003-171-002-6 is an earth dam located in Putnam County, Missouri, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Jackson Twp No.ca-29-6003-171-002-6
The primary purpose of Jackson Twp No.ca-29-6003-171-002-6 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 Jackson Township Board (private). It impounds the Tr-east Locust Creek near Reger.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 610 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 19 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.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Putnam |
| Nearest City | Reger |
| River/Stream | Tr-east Locust Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.42211, -93.14084 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 610 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 19 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 320 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Grade Stabilization |
| Owner | JACKSON TOWNSHIP BOARD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO12360 |
| Federal ID | MO12360 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |