E.br So Fk Blackwater E-27
E.br So Fk Blackwater E-27 is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Missouri, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About E.br So Fk Blackwater E-27
The primary purpose of E.br So Fk Blackwater E-27 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, Mo.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 335 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 170 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 147 square miles. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 | Johnson |
| Nearest City | Sweet Springs, Mo |
| River/Stream | Tr-e.br.so.fk.blackwater |
| Coordinates | 38.84158, -94.03846 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 335 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 147 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 564 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | JOHNSON CO SCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50230 |
| Federal ID | MO50230 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |