Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 12, located in Lincoln, Missouri, was completed in 1977 by the USDA NRCS to serve as a crucial flood risk reduction structure on the Old Kings Lake Creek.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a hydraulic height of 25 feet, with a length of 530 feet and a storage capacity of 295 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, and it is classified as having a low hazard potential.
Despite being a local government-owned structure, Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 12 is not regulated or permitted by the state, nor does it undergo regular inspections. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 120 feet, and it has no outlet gates. While the dam's condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated," its risk assessment is classified as moderate. This dam serves as a vital resource in managing flood risks in the area and plays a significant role in protecting the surrounding community from potential inundation events.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
530 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
OLD KINGS LAKE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
147.2 |
Nid Storage |
295 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
Cuivre River Near Troy
|
43cfs |
Macoupin Creek Near Kane
|
22cfs |
Dardenne Creek At Old Town St. Peters
|
21cfs |
Bay Creek At Pittsfield
|
43cfs |
Dardenne Creek At Ofallon
|
13cfs |
Missouri River At St. Charles
|
34900cfs |