Spring Fork Lake Dam, located in Pettis, Missouri, is a vital water supply structure managed by the local government and regulated by the Dam and Reservoir Safety Program.
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Built in 1925 by BURNS AND MCDONNELL, this stone dam stands at a height of 43 feet and spans 1600 feet, with a storage capacity of 3104 acre-feet and a surface area of 128 acres. The dam's primary purpose is water supply, serving the surrounding area with a normal storage capacity of 1613 acre-feet.
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment in 2007, Spring Fork Lake Dam poses a high hazard potential and undergoes inspections every two years to ensure its safety. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 185 feet, and the outlet gates are valve-operated. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, indicating a potential for three on a scale of one to five. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, its emergency action plan was last revised in 2010, highlighting the importance of proper risk management and preparedness in the face of potential hazards.
Year Completed |
1925 |
Dam Length |
1600 |
Dam Height |
43 |
River Or Stream |
CHEESE CK |
Primary Dam Type |
Other |
Surface Area |
128 |
Drainage Area |
6906 |
Nid Storage |
3104 |
Structural Height |
43 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock |
Nid Height |
43 |
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|
40cfs |
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|
82cfs |
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|
35200cfs |
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|
7cfs |
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|
33cfs |
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|
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