Dalton Dam
Dalton Dam is an earth dam located in Cole County, Missouri, built in 1989. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dalton Dam
The primary purpose of Dalton Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is private-owned. It impounds the Trib. S. Moreau Creek near Russellville.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 41 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 665 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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 11/30/2022.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% 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 | Cole |
| Nearest City | Russellville |
| River/Stream | Trib. S. Moreau Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.43542, -92.41293 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 665 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 665 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,066 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/30/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31910 |
| Federal ID | MO31910 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |