Locust Ridge West Dam
Locust Ridge West Dam is an earth dam located in Sullivan County, Missouri, built in 1993. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Locust Ridge West Dam
The primary purpose of Locust Ridge West Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Premium Std Farms (private). It impounds the Trib To West Locust Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 401 acre-feet. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Sullivan |
| River/Stream | Trib To West Locust Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.30439, -93.29881 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 401 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 401 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | PREMIUM STD FARMS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO12391 |
| Federal ID | MO12391 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |