Southwest Research Center Dam
Southwest Research Center Dam is an earth dam located in Lawrence County, Missouri, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Southwest Research Center Dam
The primary purpose of Southwest Research Center Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Southwest Research Cente (private). It impounds the Tr Honey Creek near Mt Vernon.
The dam stands 21 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 72 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 | Mt Vernon |
| River/Stream | Tr Honey Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.07372, -93.77079 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 72 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SOUTHWEST RESEARCH CENTE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20124 |
| Federal ID | MO20124 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |