Mill Creek Dam
Mill Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Cass County, Missouri, built in 1987. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mill Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Mill Creek Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Loch Lloyd Hoa (private). It impounds the Mill Creek near Belton.
The dam stands 62 feet tall and stretches 1,320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 102 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,850 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/26/2021.
At 62 feet, this dam is taller than 95% 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 | Cass |
| Nearest City | Belton |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.83322, -94.60134 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,850 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,850 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,162 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 102 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12,891 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LOCH LLOYD HOA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/26/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20776 |
| Federal ID | MO20776 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |