Armistead Dam
Armistead Dam is a rockfill dam located in Pulaski County, Missouri, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Armistead Dam
The primary purpose of Armistead Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Dr Wayne Armistead (private). It impounds the Tr-duck Creek near Richland.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 75 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 | Pulaski |
| Nearest City | Richland |
| River/Stream | Tr-duck Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.83894, -92.40280 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 75 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DR WAYNE ARMISTEAD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31683 |
| Federal ID | MO31683 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |