Dennis Pierson

LONG BRANCH· Nodaway, Missouri· Built 1999· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Dennis Pierson is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 54.3% in MO)
Dam Length345 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage25 acre-ft
Normal Storage10 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area102 sq mi
Max Discharge139 cfs
Year Completed1999 (27 years old)
NID IDMO50837

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

DENNIS PIERSON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dennis Pierson?

Dennis Pierson 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 Dennis Pierson?

Dennis Pierson is owned by DENNIS PIERSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dennis Pierson built?

Dennis Pierson was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 Dennis Pierson?

Dennis Pierson 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 Dennis Pierson?

Dennis Pierson has a dam height of 28 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.