Moniteau Creek WS Dam M- 34, located in Howard County, Missouri, was completed in 1999 with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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This earth dam, designed by the USDA NRCS, has a height of 27 feet and a hydraulic height of 26 feet, with a structural height of 33 feet. The dam spans 750 feet in length and provides a maximum storage capacity of 143 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 42 acre-feet.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, this dam on the Moniteau Creek is critical for mitigating flood risks in the area. It is classified as uncontrolled spillway type with a spillway width of 30 feet. Despite not being state regulated or inspected, the dam's condition is currently not rated, and it is under a 5-year inspection frequency. Moniteau Creek WS Dam M- 34 serves as a vital infrastructure for flood protection in the region, showcasing the importance of water resource management in ensuring the safety and resilience of communities in the face of changing climate patterns.
Year Completed |
1999 |
Dam Length |
750 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MONITEAU CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
211.2 |
Nid Storage |
143 |
Structural Height |
33 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
33 |
Moniteau Creek Near Fayette
|
1cfs |
Missouri River At Boonville
|
29900cfs |
Missouri River At Glasgow
|
28400cfs |
Hinkson Creek At Columbia
|
3cfs |
East Fork Little Chariton R. Nr Huntsville
|
7cfs |
Chariton River Near Prairie Hill
|
106cfs |