Quentin Lewis Farm Pond is a privately owned grade stabilization structure located in Schuyler County, Missouri, near the city of Memphis.
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Completed in 1989, this earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and has a hydraulic height of 31 feet. The primary purpose of this pond is grade stabilization, but it also serves as a fire protection source, a stock pond, and a small fish pond. With a storage capacity of 20 acre-feet and a drainage area of 25.6 acres, Quentin Lewis Farm Pond covers a surface area of 2 acres and has a maximum discharge rate of 6 cubic feet per second.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Quentin Lewis Farm Pond has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. This structure does not have outlet gates and features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 10 feet. The dam is not regulated or inspected by the state, and its condition assessment is currently not rated. While no emergency action plan (EAP) has been prepared for this pond, its risk management measures remain unspecified. Overall, Quentin Lewis Farm Pond offers a valuable example of a multi-purpose water resource that enhances the local landscape and provides various benefits to its owner.
Year Completed |
1989 |
Dam Length |
233 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR-NORTH FABIUS RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
31 |
Drainage Area |
25.6 |
Nid Storage |
20 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
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7cfs |
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