Bear Creek Watershed Dam D-25, located in Taylor, Missouri, was completed in 1966 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of grade stabilization along the TR-Bear Creek.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet with a length of 425 feet, holding a maximum storage capacity of 165 acre-feet and serving a drainage area of 140.8 square miles. With a surface area of 4.5 acres, the dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet, allowing for a maximum discharge of 248 cubic feet per second.
Despite being rated as a low hazard potential structure, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated, and there is no established Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place. With a moderate risk assessment level of 3, there is a need for potential risk management measures to be implemented to ensure the safety and integrity of the dam. As part of the Rock Island District, this dam plays a crucial role in the water resource management of the Bear Creek Watershed, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate any potential risks associated with its operation.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
425 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
140.8 |
Nid Storage |
165 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
Fox River At Wayland
|
8cfs |
Des Moines River At St. Francisville
|
1620cfs |
Wyaconda River Above Canton
|
13cfs |
Des Moines River At Keosauqua
|
1800cfs |
Bear Creek Near Marcelline
|
5cfs |
South Fabius River Near Taylor
|
12cfs |