Lake Deanna Dam is a privately owned structure located in Cass, Missouri, along Harding Creek.
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Constructed in 2018 by designer HEAGLER, this buttress dam stands at a height of 67 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 1876 acre-feet. The dam serves the purpose of flood control and water storage, with a normal storage capacity of 1199 acre-feet and a surface area of 59 acres.
With a significant hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of March 2018, Lake Deanna Dam is regulated by the Missouri Dam and Reservoir Safety Program. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 1098 cubic feet per second. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam has not been assigned a Dam Safety Action Classification (DSAC) date, and there are no emergency action plans in place as of the latest data update in May 2018.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will be intrigued by the engineering and operational details of Lake Deanna Dam, including its foundations in rock and soil, as well as its proximity to the Tulsa District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. As a crucial component of water management in the region, the dam's role in protecting downstream areas and regulating water flow in Harding Creek showcases the importance of maintaining and monitoring such critical infrastructure for the community's safety and well-being.
Year Completed |
2018 |
Dam Length |
800 |
Dam Height |
67 |
River Or Stream |
HARDING CREEK |
Surface Area |
59 |
Hydraulic Height |
61 |
Drainage Area |
664 |
Nid Storage |
1876 |
Structural Height |
77 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
77 |
South Grand River At Archie
|
27cfs |
Marais Des Cygnes R At La Cygne
|
196cfs |
Big Bull C Nr Hillsdale
|
1cfs |
Blue R Nr Stanley
|
4cfs |
Blue R At Kenneth Rd
|
8cfs |
L Bull C Nr Spring Hill
|
3cfs |