David Defreece

PLATTE RIVER· Nodaway, Missouri· Built 1997· Earth· 33 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

David Defreece is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 33 ft (taller than 79.3% in MO)
Dam Length275 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage19 acre-ft
Normal Storage13 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area186 sq mi
Max Discharge31 cfs
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)
NID IDMO50840

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

DAVID DEFREECE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of David Defreece?

David Defreece 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 David Defreece?

David Defreece is owned by DAVID DEFREECE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was David Defreece built?

David Defreece was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 David Defreece?

David Defreece 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 David Defreece?

David Defreece has a dam height of 33 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.