Harmony Mission Dam
Harmony Mission Dam is an earth dam located in Bates County, Missouri, built in 1985. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Harmony Mission Dam
The primary purpose of Harmony Mission Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mo Dept Of Conservation (state). It impounds the Reed Creek near Rich Hill.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 1,781 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 96 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 935 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/07/2021.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Missouri dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Bates |
| Nearest City | Rich Hill |
| River/Stream | Reed Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.07262, -94.42942 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,781 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 935 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 935 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 935 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 96 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MO DEPT OF CONSERVATION |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/07/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20767 |
| Federal ID | MO20767 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |