Bequette Dam - Noname 262
Bequette Dam - Noname 262 is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Missouri, built in 1967. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Bequette Dam - Noname 262
The primary purpose of Bequette Dam - Noname 262 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Lambert C Bequette (private). It impounds the Tr-isum Creek near Cedar Hill.
The dam stands 31 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 25 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. The most recent inspection on record was 10/03/1978. That was 47 years ago — unusually long for a high-hazard dam, which typically requires more frequent inspections.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Missouri dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Cedar Hill |
| River/Stream | Tr-isum Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.34675, -90.59697 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 25 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | LAMBERT C BEQUETTE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/03/1978 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO30461 |
| Federal ID | MO30461 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |