The Walter R Tompson Dam, located in Knox, Missouri, was completed in 1940 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management.
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This private earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a storage capacity of 86 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment.
The dam is situated on the Plum Branch river and is owned privately, with no state jurisdiction or regulation. The Rock Island District of the US Army Corps of Engineers oversees the dam, which has not undergone any recent inspections or assessments. The surrounding area has a drainage area of 120 square miles, with a normal storage capacity of 33 acre-feet. While the dam does not have a spillway or outlet gates, it continues to provide essential services for the local community, showcasing the importance of water resource management in maintaining ecological balance and supporting various human activities.
Year Completed |
1940 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
PLUM BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Drainage Area |
120 |
Nid Storage |
86 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
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|
86cfs |
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|
45cfs |
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|
0cfs |
Salt River At Hagers Grove
|
8cfs |
Fox River At Bloomfield
|
7cfs |
Des Moines River At Keosauqua
|
1800cfs |