Located in Glenwood, Missouri, Weaver Dam is a private earth dam built in 1994 for the primary purpose of grade stabilization along TR-Elm Creek.
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With a height of 26.8 feet and a hydraulic height of 26 feet, this dam serves as a vital structure for maintaining water resources in the area. It has a normal storage capacity of 13 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 19 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 10 acres and draining an area of 108.8 square miles.
Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure with a moderate risk assessment, Weaver Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type with a width of 10 feet and has no outlet gates. While the dam has not undergone recent inspections or maintenance activities, it remains an essential component for managing water flow and preventing erosion in the region. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may find Weaver Dam an intriguing structure due to its role in maintaining the ecological balance of TR-Elm Creek and surrounding areas in Schuyler County, Missouri.
Year Completed |
1994 |
Dam Length |
303 |
Dam Height |
26.8 |
River Or Stream |
TR-ELM CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
108.8 |
Nid Storage |
19 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
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|
45cfs |
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|
34cfs |
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|
7cfs |
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|
74cfs |
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|
14cfs |
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|
1090cfs |