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Turkey Creek Dam #2, also known as Brands Lower Lake Dam-Sec 22, is a private-owned structure located in Ste.
Genevieve, Missouri. Completed in 1973, this earth dam stands at a height of 37 feet and stretches 230 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 22 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this dam is for recreation, providing a serene environment for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy activities such as fishing and boating on the 3-acre surface area of the lake.
Managed by the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG in Missouri, Turkey Creek Dam #2 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its safety and compliance with standards. With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment, this dam poses a moderate risk according to the latest evaluation. While it does not have a spillway, the uncontrolled overflow system is designed to handle a maximum discharge of 550 cubic feet per second, protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate Turkey Creek Dam #2 for its role in providing a recreational space while also serving as a crucial infrastructure for water management in the region. As it continues to be monitored and maintained regularly, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management and the need for proactive risk assessment and management in the face of changing climate conditions.
South Fork Saline Creek Near Perryville
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27cfs |
Mississippi River At Chester
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406000cfs |
Little St. Francis River At Fredericktown
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30cfs |
Big River Below Desloge
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318cfs |
St. Francis River Near Mill Creek
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307cfs |
Big River At Irondale
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286cfs |
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
230 |
Dam Height |
37 |
River Or Stream |
TR MADDEN CREEK |
Surface Area |
3 |
Drainage Area |
94 |
Nid Storage |
22 |
Structural Height |
37 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
37 |
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Hawn State Park
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Fort Kaskaskia State Park
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Randolph County State Conservation Area
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St. Joe State Park
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Silver Mines
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Silver Mines Recreation Area
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Forest Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 4, T33N, R5E To Forest Boundary At South Section Line Of Sec 35, T32N, R5E
1/2 Mile Downstream Of Confluence With Kinkaid Creek To Confluence With Mississippi River, Approx 4 Miles South Of Grand Tower, Il
1 Mile West Of Alto Pass, Il To 1/2 Mile South Of Confluence With Clear Creek, West Of Trail Of Tears State Forest