Roberts Dam, located in Lewis County, Missouri, was completed in 2002 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond.
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The dam, with a height of 29 feet and a length of 339 feet, is primarily made of earth and stone materials with a soil foundation. It has a storage capacity of 38 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 3 acres, serving a drainage area of 130 acres.
Managed by a private owner, Roberts Dam is designed by the USDA NRCS and falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Missouri, with no federal regulation. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite its condition being labeled as "Not Rated," Roberts Dam continues to provide essential services to the surrounding area, contributing to water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
2002 |
Dam Length |
339 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
TR-NORTH FABIUS RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
130 |
Nid Storage |
38 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
31 |
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12cfs |
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|
13cfs |
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|
11cfs |
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5cfs |
Bear Creek At Hannibal
|
5cfs |
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|
8cfs |
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