Hoover-Frankum Watershed Dam Lt-32 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 16, 2025
Hoover-Frankum Watershed Dam Lt-32, located in Quitman, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1973 for the primary purpose of grade stabilization.
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Summary
With a height of 31 feet and a length of 460 feet, the dam helps control the flow of the TR-Hager Branch and Nodaway River, with a drainage area of 128 square miles. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently in a not rated condition.
This dam has a maximum storage capacity of 18 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 7 acre-feet, with a surface area of 1 acre. The spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 42 feet, and there are no outlet gates or associated structures. The risk assessment for this dam is moderate, with a DSAC assigned date currently unavailable. Despite not being under state jurisdiction or regulation, the dam plays a crucial role in maintaining the stability of the surrounding area and managing water resources effectively.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Hoover-Frankum Watershed Dam Lt-32 serves as an example of sustainable infrastructure designed to protect communities from potential flooding and erosion. While its current condition is not rated, continued monitoring and maintenance will be essential to ensure the dam remains effective in its role of grade stabilization. As climate change brings about more extreme weather events, the importance of structures like these in managing water flow and protecting the environment will only continue to grow.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
460 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
TR-HAGER BR.& NODAWAY RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Hydraulic Height |
31 |
Drainage Area |
128 |
Nid Storage |
18 |
Structural Height |
33 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
33 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Hoover-Frankum Watershed Dam Lt-32