The Lowell Molloy Dam, located in Chula, Missouri, on the TR-Medicine River, is a private earth dam primarily designed for grade stabilization.
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Constructed in 2000 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 26 feet with a hydraulic height of 24 feet and a structural height of 28 feet. It spans 230 feet in length and has a maximum storage capacity of 23 acre-feet.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the Lowell Molloy Dam serves an essential role in managing water resources in Grundy County. Despite not being state-regulated or regularly inspected, the dam offers valuable flood control and grade stabilization benefits to the surrounding area. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the strategic design and purpose of this structure, as well as its role in mitigating potential risks and enhancing overall water management efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
2000 |
Dam Length |
230 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MEDICINE |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
313.6 |
Nid Storage |
23 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
Medicine Creek Near Laredo
|
6cfs |
Locust Creek Near Linneus
|
35cfs |
Thompson River At Trenton
|
111cfs |
Grand River At Chillicothe
|
361cfs |
Grand River Near Sumner
|
220cfs |
Grand River Near Gallatin
|
61cfs |