E. Burns
E. Burns is an earth dam located in Henry County, Missouri, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About E. Burns
The primary purpose of E. Burns is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Unknown (private). It impounds the Dumpling Creek near Clinton.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 128 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 646 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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 | Henry |
| Nearest City | Clinton |
| River/Stream | Dumpling Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.36146, -93.69458 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 646 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | UNKNOWN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20063 |
| Federal ID | MO20063 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |