Vanderford Number Three Dam
Vanderford Number Three Dam is an earth dam located in Hickory County, Missouri, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Vanderford Number Three Dam
The primary purpose of Vanderford Number Three Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Gerald Vanderford (private). It impounds the Tr To Weaubleau Creek near Weaubleau.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 160 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 | Hickory |
| Nearest City | Weaubleau |
| River/Stream | Tr To Weaubleau Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.82705, -93.49887 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 160 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | GERALD VANDERFORD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20710 |
| Federal ID | MO20710 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |