Andrews Dam, located in Clark, Missouri, was completed in 2005 by the USDA NRCS and serves a primary purpose of grade stabilization along the TR-FOX River.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet with a hydraulic height of 27 feet and a structural height of 28 feet. With a storage capacity of 19 acre-feet, it covers a surface area of 5.6 acres and has a drainage area of 384 square miles. The dam's low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment make it a key component in managing water resources in the area.
Despite being privately owned, Andrews Dam is not regulated by the state and does not require permits, inspections, or enforcement. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a maximum discharge of 4 cubic feet per second. While the dam's condition has not been officially rated, its risk management measures and emergency action preparedness remain unspecified. Andrews Dam provides essential grade stabilization and flood control along the TR-FOX River, benefiting both local water resources and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
2005 |
Dam Length |
280 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
TR-FOX RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5.6 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Drainage Area |
384 |
Nid Storage |
19 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |
Des Moines River At St. Francisville
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1620cfs |
Fox River At Wayland
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8cfs |
Des Moines River At Keosauqua
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1800cfs |
Cedar Creek Near Oakland Mills
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10cfs |
Skunk River At Augusta
|
244cfs |
Wyaconda River Above Canton
|
13cfs |
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