Freebird Dam
Freebird Dam is an earth dam located in Wright County, Missouri, built in 1999. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Freebird Dam
Freebird Dam is a dam in Wright, Missouri. The dam is owned by Michael Macpherson (private). It impounds the Sanders And East Whetstone.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 365 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1999, the structure is 27 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/23/2023.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% 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 | Wright |
| River/Stream | Sanders And East Whetstone |
| Coordinates | 37.13869, -92.28352 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 365 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 365 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 242 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,000 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | MICHAEL MACPHERSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/23/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO32056 |
| Federal ID | MO32056 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |