Bear Creek Watershed Dam F-1, located in Clark County, Missouri, was completed in 1975 by the USDA NRCS with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Bear Creek.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a length of 585 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 820 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 220 acre-feet. With a surface area of 3.7 acres and a drainage area of 19.2 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region.
Despite being of low hazard potential, this dam has a moderate risk assessment of 3. It features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 50 feet and no outlet gates. The condition assessment of Bear Creek Watershed Dam F-1 is currently marked as "Not Rated," with no recent inspection date available. While the dam is not regulated or permitted by the state, its ownership lies with the local government, highlighting the collaborative effort involved in managing water resources and climate risks in the area. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam serves as a key infrastructure for flood risk management within the Bear Creek watershed.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
585 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
19.2 |
Nid Storage |
820 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
Fox River At Wayland
|
8cfs |
Wyaconda River Above Canton
|
13cfs |
Des Moines River At St. Francisville
|
1620cfs |
Des Moines River At Keosauqua
|
1800cfs |
Bear Creek Near Marcelline
|
5cfs |
South Fabius River Near Taylor
|
12cfs |