Longview Dam
Longview Dam is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Missouri, built in 1985. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Longview Dam
The primary purpose of Longview Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Usace - Kansas City District (federal). It impounds the Little Blue River near Kansas City.
The dam stands 125 feet tall and stretches 1,900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 930 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 46,900 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 50 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/25/2023.
At 125 feet, this dam is taller than 98% 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 | Kansas City |
| River/Stream | Little Blue River |
| Coordinates | 38.92364, -94.46770 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 125 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 46,900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 46,900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22,100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 930 acres |
| Drainage Area | 50 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 22,970 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Kansas City District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 10/25/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO82202 |
| Federal ID | MO82202 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |