Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam Lt-56
Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam Lt-56 is an earth dam located in Lewis County, Missouri, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam Lt-56
The primary purpose of Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam Lt-56 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 Lynn Gorrell (private). It impounds the Tr-buck Run near Canton.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 370 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 35 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 128 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 | Lewis |
| Nearest City | Canton |
| River/Stream | Tr-buck Run |
| Coordinates | 40.19590, -91.55770 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 128 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 120 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Grade Stabilization |
| Owner | LYNN GORRELL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50577 |
| Federal ID | MO50577 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |