6Total Dams
5High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Ozark County, Missouri
Ozark County has 6 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 5 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Ozark County is 51 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Etuchee Dam at 55 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etuchee Dam | High | Not assessed | 55 | Irrigation | 1970 |
| Herd Dam | High | Not assessed | 30 | Recreation | 1976 |
| Merrell Lake Dam | High | Not assessed | 26 | Recreation | 1967 |
| Mallow Lake Dam | High | Not assessed | 25 | Irrigation | 1975 |
| D. O. Allen Dam | High | Not assessed | 25 | Recreation | 1985 |
| Gardner Dam | Low | Not assessed | 25 | Other |