South Sediment Pond Dam, located in Gasconade, Missouri, is a privately owned structure that serves multiple purposes, including sediment retention.
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Humidity
Built in 1993 by designer John Starke, this earth dam stands at a height of 63 feet and stretches 300 feet in length. The dam has a storage capacity of 5 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 4 acre-feet, and covers a surface area of 1 acre, serving a drainage area of 14 square miles.
Managed by the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG in Missouri, South Sediment Pond Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the dam is currently in satisfactory condition, with the last inspection in January 2018. With an uncontrolled spillway and no locks or outlet gates, the dam poses a moderate risk, but risk management measures are not specified in the data. Overall, South Sediment Pond Dam is a vital structure for water resource management in the area, contributing to sediment control and water storage for the community.
Year Completed |
1993 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
63 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB BRUSHY BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Drainage Area |
14 |
Nid Storage |
5 |
Structural Height |
63 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Rock |
Nid Height |
63 |
Gasconade River Near Rich Fountain
|
960cfs |
Missouri River At Hermann
|
31200cfs |
Bourbeuse River Near High Gate
|
1cfs |
Maries River At Westphalia
|
16cfs |
Bourbeuse River At Union
|
110cfs |
Meramec River Near Sullivan
|
437cfs |