The Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam Lt-60, located in Lewis County, Missouri, was completed in 1979 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of grade stabilization along the TR-ARTESIAN BRANCH river/stream.
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This earth dam with a stone core stands at a height of 30 feet and has a length of 480 feet, providing a normal storage capacity of 23 acre-feet within its 6-acre surface area. Despite being privately owned, the dam is not regulated by the state, and its hazard potential is rated as low.
With an uncontrolled spillway type and a maximum discharge capacity of 120 cubic feet per second, the Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam Lt-60 plays a crucial role in managing water flow and erosion control in the area. Although not currently rated for its condition, the dam's risk assessment is considered moderate (3), prompting the need for further evaluation and potential risk management measures in the future. Although lacking an emergency action plan and updated contact information, the dam continues to serve its purpose effectively within the Rock Island District without any associated structures or lock systems.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
480 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
TR-ARTESIAN BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Drainage Area |
256 |
Nid Storage |
31 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
Wyaconda River Above Canton
|
13cfs |
Bear Creek Near Marcelline
|
5cfs |
Fox River At Wayland
|
8cfs |
South Fabius River Near Taylor
|
12cfs |
Des Moines River At St. Francisville
|
1620cfs |
North River At Palmyra
|
102cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Canton City River Park
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Mississippi Riverfront RV Park
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Bear Creek - Mississippi River
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Wakonda State Park
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