Clifton Mayo Dam is an earth dam located in Barton County, Missouri, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall and 2,460 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Clifton Mayo Dam
The primary purpose of Clifton Mayo Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Randy Sprinkle (private). It impounds the Tr-bucks Run Creek near Taberville.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 2,460 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 202 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 211 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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 | Barton |
| Nearest City | Taberville |
| River/Stream | Tr-bucks Run Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.58549, -94.41023 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,460 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 202 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 202 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 211 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 65 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Randy Sprinkle |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50014 |
| Federal ID | MO50014 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |