Hargis Dam
Hargis Dam is an earth dam located in Boone County, Missouri, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hargis Dam
The primary purpose of Hargis Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Mike Hargis (private). It impounds the Tr-perche Creek near Mcbaine.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 185 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 19 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 276 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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 | Boone |
| Nearest City | Mcbaine |
| River/Stream | Tr-perche Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.24632, -92.41241 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 185 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 276 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MIKE HARGIS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50036 |
| Federal ID | MO50036 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |