E.Br So Fk Blackwater D-20 in Sweet Springs, Missouri, is a local government-owned earth dam completed in 1958 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-E.BR.SO.FK.BLACKWATER river.
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Standing at 26 feet in height and 620 feet in length, this dam has a storage capacity of 85 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 294.4 square miles. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, it is noted to have a moderate risk level.
With a spillway width of 50 feet and a maximum discharge of 511 cubic feet per second, E.Br So Fk Blackwater D-20 plays a crucial role in managing potential flood events in the area. While the dam is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, its design consisting of stone core types and soil foundations showcases its resilience in flood risk reduction efforts. While it has not been updated in recent years, this structure remains an essential component of the local water resource management system in Johnson County, Missouri.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
620 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-E.BR.SO.FK.BLACKWATER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
294.4 |
Nid Storage |
85 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |