Friendship Village of West County Dam is a privately-owned structure located in St.
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Louis, Missouri, near Bellefoutaine. Completed in 1975, this earth dam stands at a height of 60 feet and has a hydraulic height of 60.5 feet. With a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 16 acre-feet, the dam serves the purpose of regulating a tributary of Bouhamme Creek. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam is currently in satisfactory condition, as assessed in November 2009.
Managed by the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG in Missouri, Friendship Village of West County Dam is subject to state regulations, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. Its spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 1 foot, and it is equipped with uncontrolled outlet gates. The dam's drainage area spans 27.1 square miles, with a surface area of 1.27 acres. Additionally, the dam has a moderate risk rating of 3 and follows an inspection frequency of every three years.
Given its critical role in water resource management and flood control in the area, Friendship Village of West County Dam plays a crucial part in ensuring the safety and sustainability of the surrounding community. With its robust design and effective risk management measures, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of responsible infrastructure development in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
370 |
Dam Height |
60 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY OF BOUHAMME CREEK |
Surface Area |
1.27 |
Hydraulic Height |
60.5 |
Drainage Area |
27.1 |
Nid Storage |
55 |
Structural Height |
60.5 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
61 |