Bear Creek Watershed Dam Lts- 92 is a privately owned earth dam located in Scotland County, Missouri.
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Constructed in 1975 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves the primary purpose of grade stabilization along the Bear Creek tributary. With a height of 22 feet and a length of 450 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 92 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 13.4 acres, with a drainage area of 375.04 square miles.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 12 feet and a maximum discharge of 127 cubic feet per second. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and not yet rated for condition assessment, it is considered to have moderate risk due to its location and design. While no emergency action plan or inundation maps have been prepared for this dam, it is important to note its role in regulating water flow and preventing erosion in the surrounding area.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Bear Creek Watershed Dam Lts- 92 is an essential part of the water resource infrastructure in Missouri. Its presence not only contributes to the overall health and stability of the Bear Creek watershed but also highlights the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
450 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Drainage Area |
375.04 |
Nid Storage |
92 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
22 |
Fox River At Wayland
|
8cfs |
Des Moines River At St. Francisville
|
1620cfs |
Wyaconda River Above Canton
|
13cfs |
Des Moines River At Keosauqua
|
1800cfs |
Fox River At Bloomfield
|
7cfs |
Chariton River At Novinger
|
74cfs |