Marceline City Reservoir Dam
Marceline City Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Linn County, Missouri, built in 1928. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Marceline City Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Marceline 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 Marceline,mo (local government). It impounds the Clarks Creek near Keytesville.
The dam stands 24 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 65 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 975 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,950 square miles. Completed in 1928, 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.
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 | Linn |
| Nearest City | Keytesville |
| River/Stream | Clarks Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.72228, -92.91935 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 975 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 975 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 975 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,950 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF MARCELINE,MO |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10119 |
| Federal ID | MO10119 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |