Stacy Park Resevoir Dam
Stacy Park Resevoir Dam is an other dam located in St. Louis County, Missouri, built in 1928. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Stacy Park Resevoir Dam
The primary purpose of Stacy Park Resevoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of St. Louis (local government). It impounds the River Des Peres near Olivette.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 332 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 13 square miles. Completed in 1928, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 10/07/1980. That was 45 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 | St. Louis |
| Nearest City | Olivette |
| River/Stream | River Des Peres |
| Coordinates | 38.67078, -90.38999 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 332 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 332 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 332 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF ST. LOUIS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/07/1980 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31658 |
| Federal ID | MO31658 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |