Higginsville South Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Lafayette County, Missouri, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 34 ft34 ft tall, taller than 78% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Higginsville South Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Higginsville South Reservoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City of Higginsville (local government). It impounds the Johnson Creek near Higginsville.
The dam stands 34 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 151 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,747 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3,400 square miles. Completed in 1949, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Lafayette |
| Nearest City | Higginsville |
| River/Stream | Johnson Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.06109, -93.67042 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,747 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,747 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,661 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 151 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,400 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Higginsville |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10146 |
| Federal ID | MO10146 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |