George Balle Structure Dam is an earth dam located in Nodaway County, Missouri, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 380 ft long, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About George Balle Structure Dam
The primary purpose of George Balle 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 George Balle (private). It impounds the Tr-hager Branch&nodaway Rvr. near Quitman.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 19 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 307 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/27/1981. That was over 45 years ago.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Nodaway |
| Nearest City | Quitman |
| River/Stream | Tr-hager Branch&nodaway Rvr. |
| Coordinates | 40.43665, -94.61266 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 307 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 210 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Grade Stabilization |
| Owner | George Balle |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/27/1981 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50389 |
| Federal ID | MO50389 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |