Se-Ma-No Electric Cooperative, Inc. owns underground electric lines from the main distribution line up to the meter base. From the meter base to the house or outbuilding is the member's underground electric. By calling Missouri One Call, Se-Ma-No Electric will mark any underground electric, from the main line to the meter base. If you are digging past the meter onto your property and need electric lines located, please call the Operations Department at (417) 924-3291.
Missouri law requires that any person making or beginning any excavation notify all underground facility owners/operators which may be affected by said excavation at least 48 hours, but not more than ten working days in advance, except in the case of emergency. Missouri law defines a "working day" as everyday, except Saturday, Sunday, or a legally declared local, state, or federal holiday.
Before you dig in your yard, call Missouri One Call at 1-800-DIG RITE. (1-800-344-7483) Missouri One Call Operators are on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Utility Color Codes
RED - Electric Power Lines, Cable, Conduit & Lighting Cables
YELLOW - Gas, Oil, Steam, Petroleum or Gaseous Materials
ORANGE - Communication, Alarm or Signal Lines, including Cable TV
BLUE - Water, Irrigation and Slurry Lines
GREEN - Storm Drain Lines/Sewer
PINK - Survey Markings
WHITE - Proposed Excavation
PURPLE - Reclaimed Water
BE PREPARED - BE SPECIFIC
Have the following checklist ready before you call in a locate:
Caller - Telephone - Fax Number - Email Address
Excavator Name/Company Name
Address
Start Date and Time of Excavation
County - Town/City
Township - Range - Section
Worksite Street Number
Nearest Intersection
Scope of work including distance/direction from intersection
Type of Work and Depth
Type of Equipment Used: Explosives/Tunneling/Horizontal Boring
Work Location: Street/Sidewalk/Private Property/Front/Rear/Side
Work being Done for: Contact Person - Telephone Number
Best Time to Call Back: AM/PM/After 5:00 PM
Keep Your Locate Request Number on File