Settle Mine Dam #2
Settle Mine Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Washington County, Missouri, built in 1971. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Settle Mine Dam #2
Settle Mine Dam #2 is a dam in Washington, Missouri. The dam is private-owned. It impounds the Tr-mine A Breton Creek near Potosi.
The dam stands 68 feet tall and stretches 1,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/07/2020.
At 68 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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 | Washington |
| Nearest City | Potosi |
| River/Stream | Tr-mine A Breton Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.95694, -90.77653 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 68 ft |
| Dam Height | 68 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO30479 |
| Federal ID | MO30479 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |