Elston Dam
Elston Dam is a rockfill dam located in Butler County, Missouri, built in 1946. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Elston Dam
The primary purpose of Elston Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Keith Elston (private). It impounds the Tr-bluewater Creek near Wappapello.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 190 square miles. Completed in 1946, 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.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Butler |
| Nearest City | Wappapello |
| River/Stream | Tr-bluewater Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.91402, -90.41119 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 190 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | KEITH ELSTON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO30861 |
| Federal ID | MO30861 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |