Hydroelectric Dams in Missouri
Missouri has 5 hydroelectric dams, of which 4 carry a high hazard classification. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity.
| # | Dam | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bagnell | Miller | 148 | High | Satisfactory | 1931 |
| 2 | Taum Sauk Ps Upper | Reynolds | 125 | High | Satisfactory | 1963 |
| 3 | Taum Sauk Ps Lower | Reynolds | 60 | High | Satisfactory | 1963 |
| 4 | Ozark Beach | Taney | 54 | High | Satisfactory | 1913 |
| 5 | Tunnel Dam | Camden | 24 | Low | Satisfactory | 1930 |