Stevenson Dam, located in Memphis, Missouri, is a private earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS for fire protection, stock, or small fish pond purposes.
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Completed in 2002, the dam has a height of 21 feet, with a hydraulic height of 20 feet and a structural height of 26 feet. It spans 477 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 84 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 53 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-Gunn Branch in Scotland County, Missouri, and is managed by the Kansas City District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Stevenson Dam has an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 10 feet. It has not been rated for condition assessment, and there is no emergency action plan currently in place. The dam has not been modified since its completion and is inspected at a frequency of 0. Despite its simple design and purpose, Stevenson Dam serves as a vital resource for local fire protection and agricultural needs, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring water infrastructure in rural communities like Memphis, Missouri.
Year Completed |
2002 |
Dam Length |
477 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
TR-GUNN BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Drainage Area |
80 |
Nid Storage |
84 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
Des Moines River At Keosauqua
|
1800cfs |
Fox River At Bloomfield
|
7cfs |
Chariton River At Livonia
|
45cfs |
Fox River At Wayland
|
8cfs |
Des Moines River At St. Francisville
|
1620cfs |
Chariton River At Novinger
|
86cfs |