Shannon Circle S Ranch Dam
Shannon Circle S Ranch Dam is an earth dam located in Bates County, Missouri, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Shannon Circle S Ranch Dam
The primary purpose of Shannon Circle S Ranch Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Shannon Circle S Ranch (private). It impounds the Tr-miami Creek near Papinsville.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 2,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 185 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 40 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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 | Bates |
| Nearest City | Papinsville |
| River/Stream | Tr-miami Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.39954, -94.57676 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 40 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 170 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SHANNON CIRCLE S RANCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20450 |
| Federal ID | MO20450 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |