Freeman Farm Number Three Dam

Freeman Farm Number Three Dam is an earth dam located in Clinton County, Missouri, built in 1977. It carries a High hazard potential classification.

About Freeman Farm Number Three Dam

The primary purpose of Freeman Farm Number Three Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Eldon Freeman (private). It impounds the Tr Mcguire Br , Castile Creek near Plattsburg.

The dam stands 32 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 190 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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.

At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% 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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High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMissouri
CountyClinton
Nearest CityPlattsburg
River/StreamTr Mcguire Br , Castile Creek
Coordinates39.64129, -94.46355

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage240 acre-ft
Max Storage240 acre-ft
Normal Storage107 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area190 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerELDON FREEMAN
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMO11112
Federal IDMO11112
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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