Viburnum Tailings Dam #5
Viburnum Tailings Dam #5 is an other dam located in Iron County, Missouri, built in 1977. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Viburnum Tailings Dam #5
Viburnum Tailings Dam #5 is a dam in Iron, Missouri. The dam is owned by St Joe Minerals Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-indian Cr near Courtois.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 107 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 170 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/21/1980. That was 45 years ago — unusually long for a high-hazard dam, which typically requires more frequent inspections.
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 | Iron |
| Nearest City | Courtois |
| River/Stream | Tr-indian Cr |
| Coordinates | 37.72355, -91.12004 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 107 acres |
| Drainage Area | 170 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | ST JOE MINERALS INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/21/1980 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31016 |
| Federal ID | MO31016 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |