Beckmann #1 Dam is a privately owned earth dam located in Union, Missouri, along the TR to Bourbeuse River.
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Built in 1968, the dam stands at 32 feet high and has a storage capacity of 103 acre-feet. While its primary purpose is for recreation, the dam also serves as a low hazard potential structure with a condition assessment of "Not Rated."
Managed by the Kansas City District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Beckmann #1 Dam provides a surface area of 6 acres and covers a drainage area of 70 acres. With a normal storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, the dam offers a recreational space for water resource and climate enthusiasts in Franklin County, Missouri. Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures are not currently rated or assessed.
Although lacking in certain infrastructure details such as spillway type and outlet gates, Beckmann #1 Dam remains a valuable asset for the local community and visitors seeking outdoor recreation opportunities. With its scenic location and low hazard potential, the dam represents a prime example of a privately owned structure contributing to the water resource and climate landscape of Missouri.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR TO BOURBEUSE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Drainage Area |
70 |
Nid Storage |
103 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
32 |
Bourbeuse River At Union
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66cfs |
Meramec River Near Sullivan
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322cfs |
Meramec River At Pacific
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495cfs |
Big River At Byrnesville
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135cfs |
Big River Near Richwoods
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133cfs |
Bonhomme Creek Near Ellisville
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0cfs |
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Backpack Camp 7
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Backpack Camp 6
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Backpack Camp 5
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Backpack Camp 4
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Backpack Camp 3
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Backpack Camp 8
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