County Road Dam/(Dry/Tailings)

WEST PRONG OF INDIAN CREEK· Iron, Missouri· Built 1959· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

County Road Dam/(Dry/Tailings) is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 49% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage534 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area37 acres
Drainage Area1,350 sq mi
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)
NID IDMO31014

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

ST JOE MINERALS CORP

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of County Road Dam/(Dry/Tailings)?

County Road Dam/(Dry/Tailings) 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 County Road Dam/(Dry/Tailings)?

County Road Dam/(Dry/Tailings) is owned by ST JOE MINERALS CORP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was County Road Dam/(Dry/Tailings) built?

County Road Dam/(Dry/Tailings) was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 County Road Dam/(Dry/Tailings)?

County Road Dam/(Dry/Tailings) serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is County Road Dam/(Dry/Tailings)?

County Road Dam/(Dry/Tailings) has a dam height of 27 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.