Bear Creek Watershed Dam C-23, located in Scotland County, Missouri, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS to serve primarily for grade stabilization.
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Built in 1966, this earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and has a length of 465 feet, with a storage capacity of 189 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-Bear Creek, within the Rock Island District, and serves a drainage area of 200.32 square miles.
With a spillway width of 50 feet and a low hazard potential, Bear Creek Watershed Dam C-23 is classified as having a moderate risk level. Despite not being state regulated or inspected, the dam remains in a not-rated condition assessment. The dam has not undergone any modifications since its completion and does not have outlet gates. While the emergency action plan status and risk management measures are not specified, the structure plays a vital role in managing water resources in the area and is a key component of the local government's infrastructure for flood control and water conservation efforts.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
465 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5.6 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Drainage Area |
200.32 |
Nid Storage |
189 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
22 |
Fox River At Wayland
|
8cfs |
Des Moines River At St. Francisville
|
1620cfs |
Des Moines River At Keosauqua
|
1800cfs |
Wyaconda River Above Canton
|
13cfs |
Chariton River At Novinger
|
74cfs |
Fox River At Bloomfield
|
7cfs |