Smartt Dam
Smartt Dam is an earth dam located in Benton County, Missouri, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Smartt Dam
The primary purpose of Smartt Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is private-owned. It impounds the Little Turkey Creek near Warsaw.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 440 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 247 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/22/2020.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Benton |
| Nearest City | Warsaw |
| River/Stream | Little Turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.21887, -93.30329 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 247 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 247 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 247 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 14 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/22/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20467 |
| Federal ID | MO20467 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |