G-l-m Creek A-6 is an earth dam located in DeKalb County, Missouri, built in 1997. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 41 ft41 ft tall and 1,100 ft long, taller than 87% 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 G-l-m Creek A-6
G-l-m Creek A-6 is a dam in DeKalb, Missouri. The dam is owned by Chairman, Glm Watershed (private). It impounds the Wheeler Creek near Fordham.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 573 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/01/2023.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | DeKalb |
| Nearest City | Fordham |
| River/Stream | Wheeler Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.79373, -94.32069 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 573 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 573 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 478 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 212 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Chairman, Glm Watershed |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO12377 |
| Federal ID | MO12377 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |