Tripoli Valley Dam, located in Phelps, Missouri, is a private earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Completed in 1965, the dam stands at a height of 26 feet and has a storage capacity of 83 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR-Meramec River, within close proximity to Steelville.
With a surface area of 6 acres and a drainage area of 269 square miles, Tripoli Valley Dam poses a high hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. The last inspection was conducted in September 1978, and the dam has not been regulated or inspected by the state since. Despite its lack of state oversight, the dam continues to serve as a popular recreational spot for locals and visitors alike.
While the dam does not have a designated spillway or outlet gates, its importance as a recreational area cannot be understated. The dam's history, surrounded by the picturesque landscape of Missouri, makes it a significant landmark for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MERAMEC RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Drainage Area |
269 |
Nid Storage |
83 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
26 |
Meramec River At Cook Station
|
47cfs |
Meramec River Near Steelville
|
244cfs |
Bourbeuse River Near High Gate
|
2cfs |
Little Piney Creek At Newburg
|
82cfs |
Gasconade River At Jerome
|
944cfs |
Meramec River Near Sullivan
|
522cfs |