George Emberry Dam is an earth dam located in Barton County, Missouri, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 2,160 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About George Emberry Dam
The primary purpose of George Emberry Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by George Emberry (private). It impounds the Tr-elm Branch near Lamar.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 2,160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 160 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 | Barton |
| Nearest City | Lamar |
| River/Stream | Tr-elm Branch |
| Coordinates | 37.54739, -94.24710 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 160 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 27 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | George Emberry |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20121 |
| Federal ID | MO20121 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |