Bear Creek Watershed Dam Lts- 41, located in Clark County, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam designed by USDA NRCS for grade stabilization along TR-Bear Creek.
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Completed in 1977, this dam stands at a height of 27 feet and has a length of 360 feet, providing storage for 48 acre-feet of water. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, this dam serves its primary purpose effectively while also contributing to flood control and water resource management in the area.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Bear Creek Watershed Dam Lts- 41 has not been rated for its current condition, but it is regularly inspected for safety. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and a surface area of 4 acres, serving a drainage area of 160 acres. Although not state regulated, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the local community from potential flooding events and ensuring the sustainable use of water resources in the region. Enthusiasts of water resource management and climate resilience will appreciate the role that this dam plays in maintaining the health and safety of the Bear Creek watershed.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
360 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Drainage Area |
160 |
Nid Storage |
48 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
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 |