Bagnell
Osage River·
Miller, Missouri·
Built 1931·
Gravity·
148 ft tall
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 148 ft (taller than 99.9% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 2,543 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 2.7M acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.9M acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55,342 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14,000 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 257,268 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1931 (95 years old) |
| NID ID | MO30014 |
Safety Information
High Hazard
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: May 19, 2022
State Regulated: No
Ownership
Union Electric Company
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bagnell?
Bagnell is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Who owns Bagnell?
Bagnell is owned by Union Electric Company (Private).
When was Bagnell last inspected?
Bagnell was last inspected on May 19, 2022.
When was Bagnell built?
Bagnell was completed in 1931, making it 95 years old.
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.