Adrian Resevoir Dam
Adrian Resevoir Dam is an other dam located in Bates County, Missouri, built in 1963. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Adrian Resevoir Dam
The primary purpose of Adrian Resevoir 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 Adrian (local government). It impounds the Tr-big Deer Creek near Urich.
The dam stands 27 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 549 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 550 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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 | Bates |
| Nearest City | Urich |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Deer Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.39174, -94.33690 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 549 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 549 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 291 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 550 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF ADRIAN |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20005 |
| Federal ID | MO20005 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |