9Total Dams
1High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Oregon County, Missouri
Oregon County has 9 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Oregon County is 64 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Mccormack Dam at 27 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Jones Lake Dam | High | Not assessed | 21 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Mccormack Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 27 | Recreation | 1937 |
| Shaw Lake Dam (dry) | Low | Not assessed | 27 | Recreation | 1972 |
| Young Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 25 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1968 |
| Hix Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 25 | Recreation | 1955 |
| Wendt Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 25 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Nuwer Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 24 | Irrigation | 1969 |
| Verlotta Dam | Low | Not assessed | 20 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Taylor Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 20 | Recreation | 1951 |