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Morris is a privately owned Earth dam located in Bates, Missouri, along Mulberry Creek. It was completed in 1998 by the USDA NRCS and serves various purposes, with a primary purpose classified as "Other". The dam has a height of 15 feet and a hydraulic height of 14 feet, with a structural height of 18 feet. It has a storage capacity of 221 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 9 acres, while its drainage area is 300.8 square miles.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, G.W. Morris has not been rated for its condition. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 10 feet and lacks outlet gates. It is not regulated or inspected by the state, and has not been modified since its completion in 1998. While the dam has not undergone an official condition assessment, its risk management measures and emergency action plan status are unknown. Overall, G.W. Morris presents an interesting case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts due to its unique design and lack of state regulation.
Year Completed |
1998 |
Dam Length |
96 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
MULBERRY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Drainage Area |
300.8 |
Nid Storage |
221 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
18 |