Desoto Mine Pit & Plant A Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | RICHWOODS |
| River/Stream | TRIB-DITCH CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.15991, -90.78852 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 78 ft |
| Dam Height | 78 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,670 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 180 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,900 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | RAYMOND BUDDLE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/02/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |