Harry S. Truman Dam - Sterett Creek Dike
Harry S. Truman Dam - Sterett Creek Dike is a rockfill dam located in Benton County, Missouri, built in 1978. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Harry S. Truman Dam - Sterett Creek Dike
The primary purpose of Harry S. Truman Dam - Sterett Creek Dike is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Usace - Kansas City District (federal). It impounds the Osage River near Warsaw.
The dam stands 98 feet tall and stretches 7,500 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,202,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11,500 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/31/2018. That was 8 years ago, which is on the longer end for a high-hazard structure.
At 98 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
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 | Benton |
| Nearest City | Warsaw |
| River/Stream | Osage River |
| Coordinates | 38.29300, -93.35800 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 98 ft |
| Dam Height | 98 ft |
| Dam Length | 7,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,202,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,202,000 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 11,500 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Kansas City District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 01/31/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20725 |
| Federal ID | MO20725S002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |