Maysville New City Dam
Maysville New City Dam is an earth dam located in DeKalb County, Missouri, built in 1995. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Maysville New City Dam
The primary purpose of Maysville New City 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).
The dam stands 48 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 162 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,157 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 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 08/23/2022.
At 48 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 | DeKalb |
| Coordinates | 39.87324, -94.38088 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,157 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,157 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,157 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 162 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12,345 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF MAYSVILLE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/23/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO12375 |
| Federal ID | MO12375 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |