E.br So Fk Blackwater E-24
E.br So Fk Blackwater E-24 is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Missouri, built in 1954. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About E.br So Fk Blackwater E-24
The primary purpose of E.br So Fk Blackwater E-24 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Johnson Co Scd (local government). It impounds the Tr-e.br.so.fk.blackwater near Sweet Springs, M.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 790 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 121 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 262 square miles. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
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 | Johnson |
| Nearest City | Sweet Springs, M |
| River/Stream | Tr-e.br.so.fk.blackwater |
| Coordinates | 38.85637, -94.03558 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 790 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 262 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 233 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | JOHNSON CO SCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50228 |
| Federal ID | MO50228 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |