Danube Corporation Upper Dam
Danube Corporation Upper Dam is an earth dam located in Maries County, Missouri, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Danube Corporation Upper Dam
The primary purpose of Danube Corporation Upper 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 Tr To Keiser Branch near Westphalia.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 50 square miles. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Maries |
| Nearest City | Westphalia |
| River/Stream | Tr To Keiser Branch |
| Coordinates | 38.19638, -92.00917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 50 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DANUBE CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31754 |
| Federal ID | MO31754 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |