Located in Tracy, Missouri, the Bill Brown Dam is a privately owned structure designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 2001.
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With a primary purpose of serving as a fish and wildlife pond, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a structural height of 32 feet, providing storage for up to 55 acre-feet of water. The dam also serves for grade stabilization and recreation purposes, with a surface area of 2.2 acres and a drainage area of 128 square miles.
The dam's low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment make it a reliable structure for water resource management in the area. The uncontrolled spillway, with a width of 10 feet, enables a maximum discharge of 8.3 cubic feet per second. Despite being privately owned, the Bill Brown Dam plays a crucial role in supporting local fish and wildlife populations while offering recreational opportunities for the community.
With its strategic location on the TR-Clear Branch-Platte River and under the jurisdiction of the Rock Island District, the Bill Brown Dam stands as a testament to sustainable water resource management. Designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam is not only a functional structure for conservation but also a recreational asset for the residents of Clay County, Missouri.
Year Completed |
2001 |
Dam Length |
578 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CLEAR BRANCH-PLATTE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2.2 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
128 |
Nid Storage |
55 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |