Markham Springs Dam(federal)
Markham Springs Dam(federal) is an earth dam located in Wayne County, Missouri, built in 1939. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Markham Springs Dam(federal)
The primary purpose of Markham Springs Dam(federal) is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Tr Black River near Williamsville.
The dam stands 10 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1939, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/20/1980. That was over 45 years ago.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Wayne |
| Nearest City | Williamsville |
| River/Stream | Tr Black River |
| Coordinates | 36.97867, -90.60250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/20/1980 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO30207 |
| Federal ID | MO30207 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |