Adams Dairy Parkway Dam

TRIB BLUE BRANCH· Jackson, Missouri· Built 1992· Earth· 48 ft tall
High Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Adams Dairy Parkway Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 48 ft (taller than 94.2% in MO)
Dam Length1,300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage876 acre-ft
Normal Storage730 acre-ft
Surface Area60 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)
NID IDMO20793

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: Yes
Last Inspection: March 22, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Dam and Reservoir Safety Program

Ownership

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Adams Dairy Parkway Dam?

Adams Dairy Parkway 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 Adams Dairy Parkway Dam?

Adams Dairy Parkway Dam is owned by information not available (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Adams Dairy Parkway Dam built?

Adams Dairy Parkway Dam was completed in 1992, making it 34 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Adams Dairy Parkway Dam?

Adams Dairy Parkway Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Adams Dairy Parkway Dam?

Adams Dairy Parkway Dam has a dam height of 48 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.

When was Adams Dairy Parkway Dam last inspected?

Adams Dairy Parkway Dam was last inspected on March 22, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.