Grutsch Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Missouri, built in 1996. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 275 ft long, taller than 59% 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 Grutsch Dam
The primary purpose of Grutsch 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 James Grutsch (private). It impounds the Tr-pryors Branch near Etlah.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 42 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 196 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 | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Etlah |
| River/Stream | Tr-pryors Branch |
| Coordinates | 38.65251, -91.30261 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 196 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 17 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Grade Stabilization |
| Owner | James Grutsch |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50671 |
| Federal ID | MO50671 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |