Freeman Farm Number Two Dam
Freeman Farm Number Two Dam is an earth dam located in Clinton County, Missouri, built in 1976. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Freeman Farm Number Two Dam
The primary purpose of Freeman Farm Number Two 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 33 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 282 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 130 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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.
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 Mcguire Br,castile Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.63661, -94.46290 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 282 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 282 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 130 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ELDON FREEMAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11113 |
| Federal ID | MO11113 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |