Selway Dam, located in Clark County, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 2006 for grade stabilization along the TR-Foree Branch river.
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The dam stands at a height of 26 feet with a hydraulic height of 24 feet and a structural height of 29 feet, encompassing a length of 250 feet. It has a capacity for 20.5 acre-feet of storage, with a normal storage of 12.6 acre-feet and a surface area of 7 acres, serving a drainage area of 110 square miles.
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, Selway Dam poses a moderate risk, as indicated by its risk assessment score of 3. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and outlet gates, with a maximum discharge capacity of 71.4 cubic feet per second. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, it has not undergone any inspections since its completion in 2006. With its functional purpose of grade stabilization and its significant role in managing water resources in the region, Selway Dam remains a notable structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and study in the context of sustainable infrastructure development and risk management.
Year Completed |
2006 |
Dam Length |
250 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-FOREE BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
110 |
Nid Storage |
20.5 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |
Fox River At Wayland
|
8cfs |
Des Moines River At St. Francisville
|
1620cfs |
Wyaconda River Above Canton
|
13cfs |
Des Moines River At Keosauqua
|
1800cfs |
Bear Creek Near Marcelline
|
5cfs |
South Fabius River Near Taylor
|
12cfs |