Deeken Dam
Deeken Dam is an earth dam located in Dent County, Missouri, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Deeken Dam
The primary purpose of Deeken Dam 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 Henry J Deeken (private). It impounds the Persimmon Pond Hollow near Van Buren.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 59 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 12 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 | Van Buren |
| River/Stream | Persimmon Pond Hollow |
| Coordinates | 37.43241, -91.45836 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 630 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | HENRY J DEEKEN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31646 |
| Federal ID | MO31646 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |