Suiter's Dam
Suiter's Dam is an earth dam located in Barton County, Missouri, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Suiter's Dam
The primary purpose of Suiter's Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Carl Compton (private). It impounds the Tr-drywood Creek near Taberville.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 89 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 240 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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 | Barton |
| Nearest City | Taberville |
| River/Stream | Tr-drywood Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.49778, -94.47056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 240 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 165 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | CARL COMPTON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO30187 |
| Federal ID | MO30187 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |