Marquis Dam, located in Zalma, Missouri, is a private-owned structure built in 1973 with a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond.
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The dam's design consists of an Earth type structure with a height of 22 feet and a length of 1000 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet and a normal storage of 140 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-Perkins Creek, the dam forms a surface area of 1 acre and covers a drainage area of 38.4 square miles, with a maximum discharge capacity of 221 cubic feet per second.
Despite being categorized as low hazard potential and having a moderate risk assessment rating, Marquis Dam's condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated". The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type with a width of 30 feet and does not have any outlet gates. The structure is not subject to state regulation, inspection, permitting, or enforcement, highlighting its status as a privately owned and managed facility for fire protection, stock, recreation, and fish and wildlife habitat enhancement. While the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks detailed emergency action plans, it remains a vital resource for the local community's environmental and recreational needs.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
1000 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PERKINS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Drainage Area |
38.4 |
Nid Storage |
180 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
22 |