City Of Sweet Springs Dam B
City Of Sweet Springs Dam B is an earth dam located in Saline County, Missouri, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About City Of Sweet Springs Dam B
The primary purpose of City Of Sweet Springs Dam B is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Unknown (local government). It impounds the Blackwater River Offstream near Sweet Springs.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1954, 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 | Saline |
| Nearest City | Sweet Springs |
| River/Stream | Blackwater River Offstream |
| Coordinates | 38.95833, -93.42472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | UNKNOWN |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20205 |
| Federal ID | MO20205 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |