Larry Hendrix Dam is an earth dam located in Maries County, Missouri, built in 2009. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 627 ft long, taller than 55% 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 Larry Hendrix Dam
The primary purpose of Larry Hendrix Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Larry Hendrix (private). It impounds the Loutre River near N/a.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 627 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 96 square miles. Completed in 2009, 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 01/15/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Maries |
| Nearest City | N/a |
| River/Stream | Loutre River |
| Coordinates | 38.05360, -91.78772 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 627 ft |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 96 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 16 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Larry Hendrix |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/15/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO51531 |
| Federal ID | MO51531 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |