Sam Stroupe Dam, located in Fayette, Missouri, is a private earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 2000.
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With a height of 28 feet and a hydraulic height of 20 feet, the dam serves a primary purpose of 'Other' and has a low hazard potential. It has a normal storage capacity of 22 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 48 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 7 acres and draining a 198-acre watershed.
The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 15 feet and a maximum discharge of 12.6 cubic feet per second. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is rated as having a very high risk due to its condition assessment not being rated. The dam has not been inspected since November 2000, and there is no Emergency Action Plan prepared or updated for the structure, raising concerns about its risk management and emergency preparedness measures. With its unique design and location in Howard County, Missouri, water resource and climate enthusiasts may find the Sam Stroupe Dam both intriguing and concerning in terms of its potential impact on the surrounding environment.
Year Completed |
2000 |
Dam Length |
336 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-UNNAMED |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Drainage Area |
198 |
Nid Storage |
48 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
Missouri River At Glasgow
|
28400cfs |
Moniteau Creek Near Fayette
|
1cfs |
Missouri River At Boonville
|
29900cfs |
East Fork Little Chariton R. Nr Huntsville
|
7cfs |
Chariton River Near Prairie Hill
|
106cfs |
Mussel Fork Near Musselfork
|
12cfs |