Jwest Dam
Jwest Dam is an earth dam located in Macon County, Missouri, built in 2007. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Jwest Dam
The primary purpose of Jwest 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 John West (private). It impounds the Tr-e Fork Little Chariton Riv near Macon.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 25 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 130 square miles. Completed in 2007, 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 10/03/2007. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Macon |
| Nearest City | Macon |
| River/Stream | Tr-e Fork Little Chariton Riv |
| Coordinates | 39.89560, -92.51330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 130 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Grade Stabilization |
| Owner | JOHN WEST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/03/2007 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO51503 |
| Federal ID | MO51503 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |