Caney Basin Dam

Missouri — Scott County — CANEY CREEK

Location

StateMissouri
CountyScott
RiverCANEY CREEK
Coordinates37.14086, -89.66248

Physical Characteristics

NID Height47 ft
Dam Height47 ft
Dam Length1,150 ft
NID Storage51,100 acre-ft
Max Storage51,100 acre-ft
Surface Area1,939 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 19, 2021
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1910
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerLITTLE RVR DRAINAGE DIST

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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