Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 23, located in Hannibal, Missouri, is a grade stabilization earth dam that was completed in 1971 by the USDA NRCS.
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With a height of 26 feet and a length of 460 feet, this dam serves the primary purpose of grade stabilization along the TR-Durgens Creek. The dam has a maximum storage capacity of 104 acre-feet and a normal storage of 59 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 2 acres with a drainage area of 58.11 square miles.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, this dam is considered to have a moderate risk level, with a spillway width of 50 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 300 cubic feet per second. The condition of the dam is currently not rated, with no recent inspection data available. While it is not state-regulated or inspected, the dam's risk management measures and emergency preparedness protocols are not clearly defined, which may pose a potential challenge in the event of an emergency. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring and ensuring the safety and maintenance of Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 23 will be crucial for the protection of the surrounding area and downstream communities.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
460 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DURGENS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
58.11 |
Nid Storage |
104 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
Wyaconda River Above Canton
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13cfs |
South Fabius River Near Taylor
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12cfs |
Bear Creek Near Marcelline
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5cfs |
North River At Palmyra
|
15cfs |
Fox River At Wayland
|
8cfs |
Bear Creek At Hannibal
|
2cfs |
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