Hochstetler Dam
Hochstetler Dam is an earth dam located in Macon County, Missouri, built in 2005. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hochstetler Dam
The primary purpose of Hochstetler 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 Amos Hockstetler (private). It impounds the Tr-billy's Branch near Paris, Mo.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 215 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 33 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 76 square miles. Completed in 2005, 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 09/30/2005. That was over 20 years ago.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Macon |
| Nearest City | Paris, Mo |
| River/Stream | Tr-billy's Branch |
| Coordinates | 39.82430, -92.37930 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 215 ft |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 76 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 14 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Grade Stabilization |
| Owner | AMOS HOCKSTETLER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/30/2005 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO51408 |
| Federal ID | MO51408 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |