Hoover-Frankum Watershed Dam Lt-51 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Hoover Frankum C-20 Deer Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 18, 2025
Hoover-Frankum Watershed Dam Lt-51, located in Quitman, Missouri, serves as a crucial structure for grade stabilization along the TR-Hager Branch and Nodaway River.
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Summary
Built in 1974 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 34 feet and stretches 500 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 20 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam plays a significant role in managing water resources in the region, with a drainage area of 44.8 square miles and a maximum discharge of 130 cubic feet per second.
The dam's primary purpose is grade stabilization, making it an essential component in controlling erosion and maintaining the integrity of the local waterways. With a spillway width of 18 feet and uncontrolled spillway type, the dam is equipped to handle excess water flow during heavy rainfall events. While it has not been rated for its condition assessment, the dam's risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in water resource management.
As a privately owned structure, Hoover-Frankum Watershed Dam Lt-51 operates without state regulation or permitting, underscoring the responsibility of its owners in overseeing its operations and maintenance. With its strategic location and design, the dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of various agencies and designers in safeguarding water resources and mitigating environmental risks in the region.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
TR-HAGER BRANCH&NODAWAY RIV. |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Hydraulic Height |
34 |
Drainage Area |
44.8 |
Nid Storage |
20 |
Structural Height |
38 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
38 |
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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-51