Glen Owen Dam, located in Gray Summit, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 2005 with a primary purpose that is unspecified.
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The dam stands at a height of 41 feet and has a hydraulic height of 39 feet, holding a maximum storage capacity of 24 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 1.6 acres. It serves to regulate the flow of an unnamed tributary of Labadie Creek, with a drainage area of 46 square miles.
Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, Glen Owen Dam is under the jurisdiction of the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG in Missouri, ensuring regular inspections and enforcement of safety regulations. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a maximum discharge capacity of 33 cubic feet per second. While the risk assessment deems it as moderate, with a risk management plan yet to be fully detailed, the dam remains a vital structure for water resource management in Franklin County, Missouri. Its strategic location and design make it an essential asset for climate enthusiasts interested in the interaction between water resources and infrastructure development.
Year Completed |
2005 |
Dam Length |
380 |
Dam Height |
41 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIB OF LABADIE CRK |
Surface Area |
1.6 |
Hydraulic Height |
39 |
Drainage Area |
46 |
Nid Storage |
24 |
Structural Height |
41 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
41 |
Meramec River At Pacific
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557cfs |
Bonhomme Creek Near Ellisville
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0cfs |
Bourbeuse River At Union
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75cfs |
Meramec River Near Eureka
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870cfs |
Big River At Byrnesville
|
166cfs |
Kiefer Creek Near Ballwin
|
2cfs |
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Klondike County Park
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Robertsville State Park
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Babler Memorial State Park
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