Delbert Lee Cobb is a privately owned earth dam located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, along the Whitewater River.
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Completed in 1997 for flood risk reduction, this dam also serves purposes such as grade stabilization and recreation. With a height of 24.7 feet and a length of 450 feet, Delbert Lee Cobb has a storage capacity of 129 acre-feet and a normal storage of 73 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 4 acres and draining a 19.2 square mile watershed.
Despite being classified as low hazard potential and not having a current condition assessment, Delbert Lee Cobb poses a moderate risk according to the data. With an uncontrolled spillway, this dam has a maximum discharge rate of 12 cubic feet per second. While there are no outlet gates or associated structures, the dam's primary purpose of flood risk reduction is crucial for the surrounding area. Overall, Delbert Lee Cobb plays a vital role in managing water resources and safeguarding the community from flooding events in the region.
Year Completed |
1997 |
Dam Length |
450 |
Dam Height |
24.7 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WHITEWATER RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
19.2 |
Nid Storage |
129 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
35 |