Roby Lk-embankment No. 1
Roby Lk-embankment No. 1 is an earth dam located in Texas County, Missouri, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Roby Lk-embankment No. 1
The primary purpose of Roby Lk-embankment No. 1 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 Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Little Paddy Creek near Roby.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 950 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 105 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/31/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Texas |
| Nearest City | Roby |
| River/Stream | Little Paddy Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.51796, -92.12234 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/31/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO30210 |
| Federal ID | MO30210 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |