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Charles S. Pewitt is a privately owned earth dam located in Marble Hill, Missouri, designed by the USDA NRCS. Completed in 1997, this dam serves as a vital structure for flood risk reduction, grade stabilization, and recreation purposes in the area. With a dam height of 21.4 feet and a maximum discharge of 17 cubic feet per second, it plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Despite being categorized as low hazard potential, Dr. Charles S. Pewitt dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. It covers a surface area of 1 acre and has a drainage area of 6.4 square miles, providing a storage capacity of 188 acre-feet for flood control purposes. The dam's spillway, with a width of 30 feet, is uncontrolled, allowing for the safe release of excess water during peak flow events.
Although the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, regular inspections and risk management measures are in place to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency. As a significant feature in the region's water resource and climate management, Dr. Charles S. Pewitt dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of various agencies and designers in safeguarding the community from potential flood risks and enhancing recreational opportunities in the area.
Year Completed |
1997 |
Dam Length |
850 |
Dam Height |
21.4 |
River Or Stream |
TR-VIRGIN CREEK NONE |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Drainage Area |
6.4 |
Nid Storage |
188 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |