Timber Hill River Bend Inc Dam
Timber Hill River Bend Inc Dam is an earth dam located in Vernon County, Missouri, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Timber Hill River Bend Inc Dam
The primary purpose of Timber Hill River Bend Inc Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Timber Hill River Bend (private). It impounds the Tr To Little Osage River near Taberville.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 144 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 290 square miles. Completed in 1975, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 | Vernon |
| Nearest City | Taberville |
| River/Stream | Tr To Little Osage River |
| Coordinates | 37.99534, -94.30832 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 290 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | TIMBER HILL RIVER BEND |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20089 |
| Federal ID | MO20089 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |