Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 37 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 12, 2025

Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 37, located in Lewis County, Missouri, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1972 for the primary purpose of debris control along the TR-Buck Run Creek.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet with a structural height of 34 feet and a length of 200 feet, providing storage capacity for 26 acre-feet of water. The dam's spillway, which is uncontrolled and 30 feet wide, helps manage a maximum discharge of 192 cubic feet per second.

Despite its significant hazard potential, Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 37 has not been rated for its current condition, and there is no established inspection frequency in place. The dam, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3, lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and updated emergency contacts. With its stone core and soil foundation, this dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding and debris buildup, emphasizing the importance of proper maintenance and risk management measures to ensure its long-term reliability and safety for the community and ecosystem.

Year Completed

1972

Dam Length

200

Dam Height

32

River Or Stream

TR-BUCK RUN CR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1.5

Hydraulic Height

32

Drainage Area

12.8

Nid Storage

26

Structural Height

34

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

34
       
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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.