Clifton Mayo Dam

TR-BUCKS RUN CREEK· Barton, Missouri· Built 1969· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Irrigation Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Clifton Mayo Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 4.1% in MO)
Dam Length2,460 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage202 acre-ft
Normal Storage121 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area211 sq mi
Max Discharge65 cfs
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDMO50014

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

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

RANDY SPRINKLE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Clifton Mayo Dam?

Clifton Mayo Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Clifton Mayo Dam?

Clifton Mayo Dam is owned by RANDY SPRINKLE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Clifton Mayo Dam built?

Clifton Mayo Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Clifton Mayo Dam?

Clifton Mayo Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Clifton Mayo Dam?

Clifton Mayo Dam has a dam height of 16 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.