Sielfleisch Dam is an earth dam located in Callaway County, Missouri, built in 1980. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 50 ft50 ft tall and 1,000 ft long, taller than 92% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Sielfleisch Dam
The primary purpose of Sielfleisch Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is private-owned. It impounds the Tr-cow Creek near Portland.
The dam stands 50 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 55 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,375 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/28/2022.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Callaway |
| Nearest City | Portland |
| River/Stream | Tr-cow Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.82160, -91.76269 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,375 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,375 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,375 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 41 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/28/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO12101 |
| Federal ID | MO12101 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |