Maler Dam is an earth dam located in Schuyler County, Missouri, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 323 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Maler Dam
The primary purpose of Maler 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 R.w. Maler (private). It impounds the Tr-no Fk Fabius River near Memphis.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 323 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 30 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 310 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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 | Schuyler |
| Nearest City | Memphis |
| River/Stream | Tr-no Fk Fabius River |
| Coordinates | 40.57500, -92.60015 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 323 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 310 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 31 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | R.w. Maler |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50542 |
| Federal ID | MO50542 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |