Rosenfelt Dam
Rosenfelt Dam is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Missouri, built in 2003. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Rosenfelt Dam
The primary purpose of Rosenfelt Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mrs. Rosenfelt (private). It impounds the Unnamed Trib To Blue River near Grandview.
The dam stands 57 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2003, the structure is relatively new.
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 01/17/2023.
At 57 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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 | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Grandview |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Trib To Blue River |
| Coordinates | 38.86866, -94.56945 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 57 ft |
| Dam Height | 57 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mrs. Rosenfelt |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/17/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO40116 |
| Federal ID | MO40116 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |