Bee Veer Mine Dam is an earth dam located in Macon County, Missouri, built in 1950. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 60 ft60 ft tall and 1,700 ft long, taller than 95% 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 Bee Veer Mine Dam
Bee Veer Mine Dam is a dam in Macon, Missouri. The dam is owned by Assoc Elec Coop Inc (public utility). It impounds the Tailing Dam near College Mound.
The dam stands 60 feet tall and stretches 1,700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 111 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,661 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 02/24/2021.
At 60 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Macon |
| Nearest City | College Mound |
| River/Stream | Tailing Dam |
| Coordinates | 39.64632, -92.56273 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,661 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,661 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,220 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 111 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Assoc Elec Coop Inc |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/24/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO12386 |
| Federal ID | MO12386 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |