Anschutz Upstream Dam
Anschutz Upstream Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Missouri, built in 1952. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Anschutz Upstream Dam
Anschutz Upstream Dam is a dam in Madison, Missouri. The dam is owned by Anschutz Uranium Corp (private). It impounds the Toler Creek Tr Saline Creek near Fredericktown.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 203 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 232 square miles. Completed in 1952, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/29/1979. That was 47 years ago — unusually long for a high-hazard dam, which typically requires more frequent inspections.
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 | Madison |
| Nearest City | Fredericktown |
| River/Stream | Toler Creek Tr Saline Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.53727, -90.27527 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 203 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 203 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 232 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | ANSCHUTZ URANIUM CORP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/29/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31080 |
| Federal ID | MO31080 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |