City of Atlanta Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Macon County, Missouri, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall, taller than 72% 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 City of Atlanta Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of City of Atlanta 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 Atlanta (local government). It impounds the Tr-long Branch near Macon.
The dam stands 31 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 365 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 225 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Macon |
| Nearest City | Macon |
| River/Stream | Tr-long Branch |
| Coordinates | 39.88450, -92.48813 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 365 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 365 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 225 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Atlanta |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10330 |
| Federal ID | MO10330 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |