Sharp Dam is an earth dam located in Adair County, Missouri, built in 2008. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 470 ft long, taller than 72% 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 Sharp Dam
The primary purpose of Sharp 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 Marilyn Sharp (private). It impounds the Tauaninny Branch near Edina.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 470 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 69 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,107 square miles. Completed in 2008, 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 10/01/2008. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Adair |
| Nearest City | Edina |
| River/Stream | Tauaninny Branch |
| Coordinates | 40.33370, -92.47780 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,107 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Grade Stabilization |
| Owner | Marilyn Sharp |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO51549 |
| Federal ID | MO51549 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |