Freeman Farm Number Three Dam is an earth dam located in Clinton County, Missouri, built in 1977. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall, taller than 74% 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 Freeman Farm Number Three Dam
The primary purpose of Freeman Farm Number Three Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Eldon Freeman (private). It impounds the Tr Mcguire Br , Castile Creek near Plattsburg.
The dam stands 32 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 190 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 | Clinton |
| Nearest City | Plattsburg |
| River/Stream | Tr Mcguire Br , Castile Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.64129, -94.46355 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 190 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Eldon Freeman |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11112 |
| Federal ID | MO11112 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |