Bear Creek Watershed Dam X- 7a, located in Clark County, Missouri, is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risk in the area.
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Completed in 1981, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and spans a length of 700 feet, with a storage capacity of 1000 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-Bear Creek and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction, with a spillway width of 30 feet to manage maximum discharges of up to 470 cubic feet per second.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Bear Creek Watershed Dam X- 7a has not been formally rated for its current condition. Despite being unregulated by the state, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. While lacking in certain regulatory oversight and inspection processes, this dam remains a key component of the local flood risk management infrastructure and contributes to the overall resilience of the community.
Year Completed |
1981 |
Dam Length |
700 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Drainage Area |
19.2 |
Nid Storage |
1000 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
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 |