Stieven Dam
Stieven Dam is an earth dam located in Warren County, Missouri. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Stieven Dam
Stieven Dam is a dam in Warren, Missouri. The dam is owned by Joseph & Mary Stieven Trustees (private). It impounds the Trib Of Massey Creek near Case.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 53 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,185 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles.
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 05/12/2022.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% 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 | Warren |
| Nearest City | Case |
| River/Stream | Trib Of Massey Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.76535, -91.35804 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,185 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,185 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 737 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 53 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,350 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | JOSEPH & MARY STIEVEN TRUSTEES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/12/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO40171 |
| Federal ID | MO40171 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |