Raup Dam, located in Luray, Missouri, is a privately owned structure built in 1996 primarily for grade stabilization purposes along the Pilcher Branch.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 32.2 feet with a hydraulic height of 28 feet and a structural height of 27 feet, spanning 363 feet in length. It has a storage capacity of 47 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 38.4 square miles.
Despite being categorized as a low hazard potential structure with a moderate risk assessment, Raup Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. With an uncontrolled spillway type and a spillway width of 10 feet, the dam does not have any outlet gates and is not regulated or inspected by the state. The surrounding area has a surface area of 2 acres and a normal storage capacity of 31 acre-feet. Although its risk level is moderate, the dam serves as a vital resource for the community in terms of water management and environmental conservation along the Pilcher Branch.
Year Completed |
1996 |
Dam Length |
363 |
Dam Height |
32.2 |
River Or Stream |
PILCHER BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
38.4 |
Nid Storage |
47 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
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1800cfs |
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1620cfs |
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8cfs |
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10cfs |
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7cfs |
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13cfs |
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