Bill Holida, located in Wayne County, Missouri, is a privately-owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Completed in 1995, this dam stands at a height of 25 feet and spans 420 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 106 acre-feet. The dam sits on TR-Bear Creek, within the St. Louis District, and serves multiple purposes including grade stabilization and recreation.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Bill Holida is considered to have a moderate risk level. It features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 19 feet and has a normal storage capacity of 62 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 2.2 acres. The dam has not been assessed for condition and does not currently have an Emergency Action Plan in place, leaving room for improvement in terms of risk management measures.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Bill Holida intriguing due to its unique design and multi-purpose functionality. With its location in a flood-prone area and the potential for moderate risk, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of proper infrastructure maintenance and emergency preparedness in mitigating the impacts of natural disasters on local communities.
Year Completed |
1995 |
Dam Length |
420 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2.2 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
32 |
Nid Storage |
106 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
31 |
St. Francis River Near Patterson
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235cfs |
St. Francis River Near Saco
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187cfs |
Castor River At Zalma
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300cfs |
St. Francis River Near Mill Creek
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83cfs |
Black River At Leeper
|
508cfs |
St. Francis River At Wappapello
|
695cfs |
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Sam A Baker State Park
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Greenville - Lake Wappapello
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Sulphur Springs - Lake Wappapello
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