Roby Lk-Embankment No.
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1, located in Texas, Missouri, is a Federal-owned Earth dam completed in 1973 with a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. This dam on Little Paddy Creek has a height of 27 feet and a length of 950 feet, providing a storage capacity of 105 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition remains unrated as of the last inspection in 2009.
Managed by the Forest Service, Roby Lk-Embankment No. 1 offers recreational opportunities along with its role in supporting fish and wildlife. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, with a width of 1 foot, and the dam is situated in the Kansas City District. While the dam does not fall under USACE jurisdiction, it is subject to Forest Service regulations, inspections, and operations to ensure its safety and functionality for the surrounding community and ecosystem.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the importance of Roby Lk-Embankment No. 1 in maintaining the ecological balance and providing recreational amenities in the area. With its strategic location and purposeful design, this Federal-owned dam serves as a vital water resource infrastructure, contributing to the conservation and enhancement of the natural habitat along Little Paddy Creek in Missouri.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
950 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
LITTLE PADDY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Drainage Area |
1 |
Nid Storage |
105 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
27 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Big Piney trail primitive
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Paddy Creek
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Big Piney equestrian camp
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Slabtown Recreation Area
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