Kenneth Read Dam
Kenneth Read Dam is an earth dam located in Adair County, Missouri, built in 2002. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kenneth Read Dam
The primary purpose of Kenneth Read Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Kenneth Read (private). It impounds the Tr-lost Creek near Brashear.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 487 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 260 square miles. Completed in 2002, the structure is relatively new.
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 09/01/2002. That was over 23 years ago.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Adair |
| Nearest City | Brashear |
| River/Stream | Tr-lost Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.17410, -92.48163 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 487 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 260 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | KENNETH READ |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/01/2002 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO51108 |
| Federal ID | MO51108 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |