Knapp Dam
Knapp Dam is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Missouri. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Knapp Dam
The primary purpose of Knapp Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is private-owned. It impounds the Tr-s Fk Blackwater River near Kingsville.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 44 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 10/26/2022.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Johnson |
| Nearest City | Kingsville |
| River/Stream | Tr-s Fk Blackwater River |
| Coordinates | 38.83305, -94.09176 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20603 |
| Federal ID | MO20603 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |