Elko/bidwell Farm
Elko/bidwell Farm is a dam located in Putnam County, Missouri. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Elko/bidwell Farm
Elko/bidwell Farm is a dam in Putnam, Missouri. The dam is owned by Elko Farms Llc (private).
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across.
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. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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 | Putnam |
| Coordinates | 40.40551, -92.82436 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | ELKO Farms LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO41027 |
| Federal ID | MO41027 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |