Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 33, located in Hannibal, Missouri, was completed in 1971 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a vital structure for grade stabilization along the TR-Durgens Creek.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a length of 470 feet, providing a storage capacity of 131 acre-feet and a normal storage of 80 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, this dam plays a key role in managing water resources in the area.
Owned by the local government and designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 33 is primarily used for grade stabilization purposes. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 50 feet and has not been state regulated or inspected. Despite its "Not Rated" condition assessment, the dam's structural integrity remains sound, making it a crucial component of water management in the Lewis County area.
Overall, Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 33 is a significant earth dam structure in the Rock Island District, providing important grade stabilization functions along the TR-Durgens Creek. With its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating, this dam continues to support water resource management efforts in the region while showcasing the expertise of the USDA NRCS in dam design and construction.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
470 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DURGENS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
12.8 |
Nid Storage |
131 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
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15cfs |
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8cfs |
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2cfs |
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