Stallings Bros Dam
Stallings Bros Dam is an earth dam located in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, built in 1967. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Stallings Bros Dam
The primary purpose of Stallings Bros Dam is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by M & F Stallings (private). It impounds the Hughes Creek near Neelys Landing.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 257 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 185 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 | Cape Girardeau |
| Nearest City | Neelys Landing |
| River/Stream | Hughes Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.52609, -89.75311 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 257 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 257 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 185 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | M & F STALLINGS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO30213 |
| Federal ID | MO30213 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |