West Fork Big Creek Dam P-29, located in Bridgeport, Missouri, was completed in 2003 by the USDA NRCS.
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This earth dam, primarily designed for flood risk reduction, stands at a height of 20 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet. The dam, situated on the TR-Little Polecat river, serves to mitigate potential flooding in the area, with a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment.
With a structural height of 21 feet and a length of 540 feet, the West Fork Big Creek Dam P-29 is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. Although it has not been rated for condition assessment, the dam has a designated inspection frequency of once per year. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment remains moderate, indicating the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in flood risk reduction. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find the construction and operation details of this dam both informative and relevant to their interests in sustainable water management practices.
Year Completed |
2003 |
Dam Length |
540 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LITTLE POLECAT |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Drainage Area |
571 |
Nid Storage |
68 |
Structural Height |
21 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
21 |
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|
4cfs |
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|
22cfs |
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|
140cfs |
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82cfs |
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|
17cfs |
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|
361cfs |