Bushwhacker Dam
Bushwhacker Dam is an earth dam located in Vernon County, Missouri, built in 1981. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bushwhacker Dam
The primary purpose of Bushwhacker Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mo Dept Of Conservation (state). It impounds the Little Dry Wood Creek near Bronaugh.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 164 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 156 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 10/07/2020.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Vernon |
| Nearest City | Bronaugh |
| River/Stream | Little Dry Wood Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.67120, -94.40617 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 164 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,450 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MO DEPT OF CONSERVATION |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/07/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20775 |
| Federal ID | MO20775 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |