Keuss Dam, located in Washington, Missouri, is a privately owned structure on Turkey Creek with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Completed in 1999, this earth dam stands at a height of 45 feet with a hydraulic height of 42 feet, providing a storage capacity of 378 acre-feet. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 40 feet, and it has a drainage area of 94 square miles.
With a surface area of 21 acres and a maximum discharge of 164 cubic feet per second, Keuss Dam poses a high hazard potential but has been assessed as satisfactory in condition. The dam is regularly inspected by state regulatory agencies, enforced, and permitted for operation. While the risk assessment for the dam is moderate, measures for risk management and emergency preparedness have not been fully detailed. Overall, Keuss Dam serves as a vital recreation spot in the area, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts to its scenic surroundings and water-based activities.
Year Completed |
1999 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
45 |
River Or Stream |
TURKEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
21 |
Hydraulic Height |
42 |
Drainage Area |
94 |
Nid Storage |
378 |
Structural Height |
45 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
45 |
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|
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