Savannah City Reservoir Dam
Savannah City Reservoir Dam is an other dam located in Andrew County, Missouri, built in 1926. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Savannah City Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Savannah City Reservoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Savannah (local government). It impounds the Mace Creek near Amazonia.
The dam stands 34 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 346 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 582 square miles. Completed in 1926, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. The most recent inspection on record was 05/15/1979. That was 46 years ago — unusually long for a high-hazard dam, which typically requires more frequent inspections.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Missouri dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Andrew |
| Nearest City | Amazonia |
| River/Stream | Mace Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.94858, -94.86305 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 346 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 346 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 264 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 582 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF SAVANNAH |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/15/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10038 |
| Federal ID | MO10038 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |