7Total Dams
2High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Hickory County, Missouri
Hickory County has 7 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Hickory County is 56 years old. The most common purpose is irrigation. The tallest dam is Pomme De Terre Dam at 155 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pomme De Terre Dam | High | Not assessed | 155 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1961 |
| Talbot Dam | High | Not assessed | 30 | Recreation | 1971 |
| Vanderford Number Three Dam | Low | Not assessed | 30 | Irrigation | 1971 |
| Alley Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 25 | Irrigation | 1972 |
| Vanderford Number One Dam | Low | Not assessed | 21 | Irrigation | 1969 |
| Vanderford Number Two Dam | Low | Not assessed | 20 | Irrigation | 1971 |
| Kugler Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 19 | Irrigation | 1974 |