Grand Falls Dam
Grand Falls Dam is a gravity dam located in Newton County, Missouri, built in 1920. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Grand Falls Dam
The primary purpose of Grand Falls Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Joplin (local government). It impounds the Shoal Creek near Lowell,ka.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 401 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 275,000 square miles. Completed in 1920, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Newton |
| Nearest City | Lowell,ka |
| River/Stream | Shoal Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.03241, -94.54215 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 401 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 401 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 275,000 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF JOPLIN |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20006 |
| Federal ID | MO20006 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |