Rogue Creek Upper Dam (imcompleted)
Rogue Creek Upper Dam (imcompleted) is an earth dam located in Washington County, Missouri. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Rogue Creek Upper Dam (imcompleted)
The primary purpose of Rogue Creek Upper Dam (imcompleted) is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mr Bill Rumble (private). It impounds the Rogue Creek near Potosi.
The dam stands 17 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 109 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 555 square miles.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Missouri dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Potosi |
| River/Stream | Rogue Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.05240, -90.87394 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 555 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MR BILL RUMBLE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31849 |
| Federal ID | MO31849 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |