Andy Mcdaniel Dam, located in Livingston County, Missouri, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of grade stabilization along the TR-POLE CAT river.
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Completed in 1996, this earth dam stands at 26 feet high with a hydraulic height of 25 feet and a length of 467 feet. It has a storage capacity of 23 acre-feet and serves an area with a drainage area of 115.2 square miles.
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, Andy Mcdaniel Dam is considered to have a moderate risk level. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 25 feet and has not been inspected since its completion in 1996. The condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated" with no emergency action plan (EAP) in place. The structure has no outlet gates and is not regulated or inspected by any state agency.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Andy Mcdaniel Dam offers an interesting case study in privately owned infrastructure designed for grade stabilization. With its unique characteristics, including a stone core and soil foundation, the dam provides valuable insights into earth dam construction and management practices. As an unregulated structure in a moderate risk category, it highlights the importance of monitoring and maintaining dams to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
Year Completed |
1996 |
Dam Length |
467 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-POLE CAT |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
115.2 |
Nid Storage |
23 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
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|
361cfs |
Shoal Creek Near Braymer Mo
|
12cfs |
Thompson River At Trenton
|
111cfs |
Grand River Near Gallatin
|
61cfs |
Medicine Creek Near Laredo
|
6cfs |
Locust Creek Near Linneus
|
35cfs |