Vernon Echelmeier Dam
Vernon Echelmeier Dam is an earth dam located in Callaway County, Missouri, built in 1979. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Vernon Echelmeier Dam
The primary purpose of Vernon Echelmeier Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Vernon Echelmeier (private). It impounds the Tr-smith Branch near Fulton.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 1,550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 121 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 269 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Callaway |
| Nearest City | Fulton |
| River/Stream | Tr-smith Branch |
| Coordinates | 38.89135, -91.97350 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 269 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 27 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | VERNON ECHELMEIER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50054 |
| Federal ID | MO50054 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |