Knott 001
Knott 001 is an earth dam located in Benton County, Missouri, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Knott 001
The primary purpose of Knott 001 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ray Knott (private). It impounds the Tr-south Flat Creek near Otterville.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 201 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 210 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 | Benton |
| Nearest City | Otterville |
| River/Stream | Tr-south Flat Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.49344, -93.36458 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 201 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 201 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 210 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 115 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RAY KNOTT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50052 |
| Federal ID | MO50052 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |