Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 32, located in Hannibal, Missouri, was completed in 1971 for the primary purpose of grade stabilization.
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This earth dam, with a height of 25 feet and a length of 380 feet, serves to control the flow of the TR-Durgens Creek, covering a drainage area of 467.2 acres. The dam has a maximum storage capacity of 131 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 71 acre-feet, with a surface area of 2 acres.
Managed by the USDA NRCS, Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 32 is classified as a low-hazard dam with a moderate risk assessment. Despite not being state-regulated, the dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from flooding and erosion. With a spillway width of 30 feet and uncontrolled spillway type, the dam is designed to handle a maximum discharge of 250 cubic feet per second. Although the dam's condition is currently not rated, its strategic location and design make it a vital asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in watershed management and conservation efforts in Missouri.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
380 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DURGENS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
467.2 |
Nid Storage |
131 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
South Fabius River Near Taylor
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12cfs |
Wyaconda River Above Canton
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13cfs |
North River At Palmyra
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15cfs |
Bear Creek Near Marcelline
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5cfs |
Bear Creek At Hannibal
|
2cfs |
Fox River At Wayland
|
8cfs |
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