Maysville New Reservoir Dam
Maysville New Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in DeKalb County, Missouri, built in 1954. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Maysville New Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Maysville New 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 Maysville (local government). It impounds the Tr To West Fork Lost Creek near Maysville.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 33 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 353 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,000 square miles. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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.
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 | DeKalb |
| Nearest City | Maysville |
| River/Stream | Tr To West Fork Lost Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.87750, -94.37786 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 353 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 353 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,000 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF MAYSVILLE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10670 |
| Federal ID | MO10670 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |