Bear Creek Watershed Dam Lts- 62, located in Clark County, Missouri, was completed in 1976 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of grade stabilization along the TR-BEAR CREEK.
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This earth dam stands at 25 feet high with a length of 380 feet, providing a storage capacity of 41 acre-feet and serving a drainage area of 325.12 acres. The dam has a spillway width of 12 feet and a maximum discharge of 117 cubic feet per second, with a hazard potential rated as low and a condition assessment not yet rated.
Despite being privately owned, Bear Creek Watershed Dam Lts- 62 is not regulated by the state of Missouri and does not have a state inspection or enforcement policy in place. The dam does not have outlet gates or associated structures, and its emergency action plan status is unknown. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with a DSAC not yet assigned and no risk management measures specified. Overall, Bear Creek Watershed Dam Lts- 62 serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the area, providing both grade stabilization and flood control benefits for the local community.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
380 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
325.12 |
Nid Storage |
41 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
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1620cfs |
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