Diebold Orchards Dam-sec 13
Diebold Orchards Dam-sec 13 is an earth dam located in Scott County, Missouri, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Diebold Orchards Dam-sec 13
The primary purpose of Diebold Orchards Dam-sec 13 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Diebold Orchards Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-east Fork Sals Creek near Cape Girardeau.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 144 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 51 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 | Scott |
| Nearest City | Cape Girardeau |
| River/Stream | Tr-east Fork Sals Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.17699, -89.57516 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 51 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DIEBOLD ORCHARDS INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO40072 |
| Federal ID | MO40072 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |