Railroad Embankment Dam
Railroad Embankment Dam is an other dam located in Iron County, Missouri, built in 1978. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Railroad Embankment Dam
Railroad Embankment Dam is a dam in Iron, Missouri. The dam is owned by Doe Run Company (private). It impounds the Trib-indian Creek near Courtois.
The dam stands 48 feet tall and stretches 1,659 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. 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 12/16/2021.
At 48 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Iron |
| Nearest City | Courtois |
| River/Stream | Trib-indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.72341, -91.11738 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,659 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,329 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | DOE RUN COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/16/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31779 |
| Federal ID | MO31779 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |