Keeven Dam, located in Cook Station, Missouri, is a private earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Completed in 2006, the dam stands at a height of 38 feet and has a normal storage capacity of 187 acre-feet. With a high hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment, the dam is regulated by the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG in Missouri.
Situated on a tributary to Taft Creek, Keeven Dam covers a surface area of 18 acres and serves a drainage area of 694 square miles. The dam features a controlled spillway type with a maximum discharge capacity of 1266 cubic feet per second. Despite its relatively young age, the dam has a very high risk assessment rating, indicating the need for vigilant monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and functionality.
With its scenic location and recreational purpose, Keeven Dam offers both locals and visitors a peaceful retreat for outdoor activities. While it provides valuable water storage and flood control benefits, the dam's high hazard potential underscores the importance of effective risk management measures and regular inspections to safeguard the surrounding community and environment.
Year Completed |
2006 |
Dam Length |
628 |
Dam Height |
38 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY TO TAFT CREEK |
Surface Area |
18 |
Hydraulic Height |
26.5 |
Drainage Area |
694 |
Nid Storage |
455 |
Structural Height |
38 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
38 |
Meramec River At Cook Station
|
45cfs |
Meramec River Near Steelville
|
232cfs |
Bourbeuse River Near High Gate
|
1cfs |
Little Piney Creek At Newburg
|
82cfs |
Current River Above Akers
|
196cfs |
Gasconade River At Jerome
|
928cfs |