Danube Corporation Lower Dam
Danube Corporation Lower Dam is an earth dam located in Maries County, Missouri, built in 1957. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Danube Corporation Lower Dam
The primary purpose of Danube Corporation Lower Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Danube Corporation (private). It impounds the Keiser Branch near Westphalia.
The dam stands 32 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 37 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 633 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 900 square miles. Completed in 1957, 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.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% 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 | Maries |
| Nearest City | Westphalia |
| River/Stream | Keiser Branch |
| Coordinates | 38.20003, -92.00383 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 633 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 633 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Drainage Area | 900 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DANUBE CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO30061 |
| Federal ID | MO30061 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |