Plattsburg Old Reservoir Dam
Plattsburg Old Reservoir Dam is an other dam located in Clinton County, Missouri, built in 1938. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Plattsburg Old Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Plattsburg Old Reservoir Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Plattsburg (local government). It impounds the Tr To Little Platte River near Plattsburg.
The dam stands 33 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 335 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,100 square miles. Completed in 1938, 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.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% 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 | Clinton |
| Nearest City | Plattsburg |
| River/Stream | Tr To Little Platte River |
| Coordinates | 39.57890, -94.44750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 335 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 335 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,100 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF PLATTSBURG |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10267 |
| Federal ID | MO10267 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |