Helmick Dam
Helmick Dam is an earth dam located in Schuyler County, Missouri, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Helmick Dam
The primary purpose of Helmick Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Farmers Home Administrat (private). It impounds the Tr-north Fabius River near Taylor.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 64 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 | Schuyler |
| Nearest City | Taylor |
| River/Stream | Tr-north Fabius River |
| Coordinates | 40.58639, -92.52379 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 64 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRAT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50452 |
| Federal ID | MO50452 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |