36601 Jim Owings Dam

Jackson, Missouri· 26 ft tall
High Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

36601 Jim Owings Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 43.5% in MO)
Dam Length200 ft
Max Storage34 acre-ft
Normal Storage34 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area12 sq mi
NID IDMO20813

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of 36601 Jim Owings Dam?

36601 Jim Owings Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates 36601 Jim Owings Dam?

36601 Jim Owings Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is 36601 Jim Owings Dam?

36601 Jim Owings Dam has a dam height of 26 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.