Brookfield Reservoir Dam
Brookfield Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Linn County, Missouri, built in 1952. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Brookfield Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Brookfield 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 Brookfield (local government). It impounds the West Yellow Creek-offstream near Brookfield.
The dam stands 13 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 132 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 19 square miles. Completed in 1952, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 | Brookfield |
| River/Stream | West Yellow Creek-offstream |
| Coordinates | 39.79212, -93.05096 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 19 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF BROOKFIELD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10183 |
| Federal ID | MO10183 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |