Marceline New Reservoir Dam
Marceline New Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Chariton County, Missouri, built in 1980. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Marceline New Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Marceline 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 Marceline (local government). It impounds the Slater Branch near Rothville.
The dam stands 49 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 177 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/08/2022.
At 49 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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 | Chariton |
| Nearest City | Rothville |
| River/Stream | Slater Branch |
| Coordinates | 39.66211, -92.99726 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,708 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 177 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,351 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF MARCELINE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/08/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO12127 |
| Federal ID | MO12127 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |