Jerry Davis
Jerry Davis is an earth dam located in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, built in 1996. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Jerry Davis
The primary purpose of Jerry Davis 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 Jerry Davis (private). It impounds the Tr-sisun Creek near Missippi River.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 530 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 92 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 51 square miles. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 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 | Cape Girardeau |
| Nearest City | Missippi River |
| River/Stream | Tr-sisun Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.37892, -89.52776 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 51 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | JERRY DAVIS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50663 |
| Federal ID | MO50663 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |