Forrest Byergo Structure Dam
Forrest Byergo Structure Dam is an earth dam located in Nodaway County, Missouri, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Forrest Byergo Structure Dam
The primary purpose of Forrest Byergo Structure Dam is grade stabilization. Grade stabilization dams prevent erosion by reducing the slope and velocity of water flowing through a channel. They're commonly used to stop gullies from deepening and to protect downstream land and infrastructure. The dam is owned by Forrest Byergo (private). It impounds the Tr-upper Neeley Branch near Rosendale.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 460 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 35 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 211 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 | Nodaway |
| Nearest City | Rosendale |
| River/Stream | Tr-upper Neeley Branch |
| Coordinates | 40.14753, -94.79155 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 211 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 130 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Grade Stabilization |
| Owner | FORREST BYERGO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50386 |
| Federal ID | MO50386 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |