Westfork Southeast Dam, located in Reynolds, Missouri, serves as an essential structure for tailings management along the West Fork Black River.
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Completed in 1992, this private dam stands at a height of 60 feet with a structural height of 115 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1010 acre-feet. With a high hazard potential but a satisfactory condition assessment as of May 2018, it is under the regulatory oversight of the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG in Missouri.
The Westfork Southeast Dam is designed as a buttress dam with a rock foundation and an uncontrolled spillway width of 50 feet. The dam covers a surface area of 6 acres and has a drainage area of 189 square miles, making it a crucial component in managing water resources in the region. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam has been inspected regularly, with the last assessment conducted in April 2018, ensuring its continued safety and functionality for the community.
With its strategic location and vital role in water management, the Westfork Southeast Dam showcases the importance of infrastructure in mitigating climate-related challenges. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the dam's effective operation and maintenance underscore the significance of proactive measures in ensuring the resilience of water systems in the face of evolving environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1992 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
60 |
River Or Stream |
TR WEST FORK BLACK RIVER |
Surface Area |
6 |
Drainage Area |
189 |
Nid Storage |
1010 |
Structural Height |
115 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock |
Nid Height |
115 |
East Fork Black River Nr Lesterville
|
11cfs |
East Fork Black River At Lesterville
|
44cfs |
Logan Creek At Ellington
|
5cfs |
Black River Near Annapolis
|
211cfs |
Current River Above Akers
|
188cfs |
Jacks Fork At Eminence
|
199cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Sutton Bluff
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Sutton Bluff Recreation Area
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Ozark Trail Gunstock Hollow
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Loggers Lake Recreation Area
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Loggers Lake
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