Bear Creek Watershed Dam Lts- 17, located in Taylor, Missouri, is a private dam designed by USDA NRCS for grade stabilization on TR-BEAR CREEK.
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Completed in 1977, this earth dam stands at 26 feet high and spans 300 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 41 acre-feet and a drainage area of 38 square miles. The dam serves the primary purpose of grade stabilization and is classified as having a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3.
Despite not being regulated or inspected by the state, Bear Creek Watershed Dam Lts- 17 remains in good condition and has not undergone any modifications since its construction. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 12 feet and has no outlet gates or associated structures. While its emergency action plan status and risk management measures are unclear, the dam is noted for meeting operational guidelines. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Bear Creek Watershed Dam Lts- 17 serves as an interesting case study in private dam ownership and management in the state of Missouri.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.65 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
38 |
Nid Storage |
41 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
Fox River At Wayland
|
8cfs |
Des Moines River At St. Francisville
|
1620cfs |
Wyaconda River Above Canton
|
13cfs |
Des Moines River At Keosauqua
|
1800cfs |
Bear Creek Near Marcelline
|
5cfs |
South Fabius River Near Taylor
|
12cfs |