Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 32 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 11, 2025

Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 32, located in Clark, Missouri, serves as a crucial structure for debris control on TR-Buck Run CR.


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Summary

Constructed in 1972 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and spans 250 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 52 acre-feet and a drainage area of 6.4 square miles, this dam plays a significant role in managing water flow and reducing debris in the watershed.

Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 32 is considered to have a moderate risk level. While the dam is currently not rated in terms of its condition assessment, it remains essential for maintaining water quality and mitigating potential risks in the area. With a spillway width of 20 feet and a maximum discharge of 133 cubic feet per second, this dam is equipped to handle various water flow scenarios effectively.

Although the dam has not been inspected in recent years and lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), it is crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts to recognize the importance of structures like Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 32 in managing water resources and minimizing environmental risks. As part of a larger network of such dams across the country, this structure plays a vital role in ensuring the sustainability of water systems and protecting the surrounding community from potential hazards.

Year Completed

1972

Dam Length

250

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

TR-BUCK RUN CR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1.8

Hydraulic Height

30

Drainage Area

6.4

Nid Storage

52

Structural Height

30

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

30
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.