Medicine Twp.Ca-29-6003-117-017-1, also known as the Medicine Township Site #15 Dam, is a privately owned earth dam located in Livingston County, Missouri.
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Completed in 1980, this structure serves the primary purpose of grade stabilization along the TR-Muddy Creek. With a height of 25 feet and a length of 410 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 68 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 1 acre.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and not currently rated for condition assessment, the Medicine Township Site #15 Dam poses a moderate risk, according to the available data. Being situated in an area with a drainage area of 147.2 square miles, the dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 60 cubic feet per second. While it does not have outlet gates or a controlled spillway, the dam serves as a vital component in the management of water resources in the region.
With its strategic location and role in grade stabilization, the Medicine Township Site #15 Dam plays a crucial part in the overall water management infrastructure in Livingston County. Its presence ensures the protection of downstream areas and helps mitigate potential risks associated with flooding events. As climate change continues to impact water resources, understanding and maintaining structures like this dam are vital for sustainable water management practices in the region.
Year Completed |
1980 |
Dam Length |
410 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MUDDY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
147.2 |
Nid Storage |
68 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
Locust Creek Near Linneus
|
35cfs |
Medicine Creek Near Laredo
|
6cfs |
Grand River At Chillicothe
|
361cfs |
Grand River Near Sumner
|
220cfs |
Thompson River At Trenton
|
111cfs |
Shoal Creek Near Braymer Mo
|
12cfs |