Desoto Pit & Plant B Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | RICHWOODS |
| River/Stream | DITCH CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.17494, -90.80512 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/29/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |