Vanderford Number Two Dam
Vanderford Number Two Dam is an earth dam located in Hickory County, Missouri, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Vanderford Number Two Dam
The primary purpose of Vanderford 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 Gerald Vanderford (private). It impounds the Tr To Weaubleau Creek near Weaubleau.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 86 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 260 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Hickory |
| Nearest City | Weaubleau |
| River/Stream | Tr To Weaubleau Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.82920, -93.48951 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 260 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | GERALD VANDERFORD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20325 |
| Federal ID | MO20325 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |