Metzger Dam
Metzger Dam is an earth dam located in Dent County, Missouri, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Metzger Dam
The primary purpose of Metzger Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Richard Metzger (private). It impounds the Tr Taft Creek near Cook Station.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 128 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 130 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Dent |
| Nearest City | Cook Station |
| River/Stream | Tr Taft Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.76447, -91.50588 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 130 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | RICHARD METZGER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31031 |
| Federal ID | MO31031 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |