J.c. Higgins Dam
J.c. Higgins Dam is an earth dam located in Mercer County, Missouri, built in 2003. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About J.c. Higgins Dam
The primary purpose of J.c. Higgins 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 J.c. Higgins (private). It impounds the Tr-martin near Trenton.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 399 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 27 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 115 square miles. Completed in 2003, 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 06/26/2003. That was over 22 years ago.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Mercer |
| Nearest City | Trenton |
| River/Stream | Tr-martin |
| Coordinates | 40.31381, -93.68722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 399 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 115 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 13 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Grade Stabilization |
| Owner | J.C. HIGGINS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/26/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO51225 |
| Federal ID | MO51225 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |