Harlan Stump Dam
Harlan Stump Dam is an earth dam located in Lawrence County, Missouri, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Harlan Stump Dam
The primary purpose of Harlan Stump Dam 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 Unknown (private). It impounds the Tr North Fork Spring River near Golden City.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 88 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 240 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 | Lawrence |
| Nearest City | Golden City |
| River/Stream | Tr North Fork Spring River |
| Coordinates | 37.27707, -94.02787 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 240 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | UNKNOWN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20061 |
| Federal ID | MO20061 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |