Easterday Dam East

TR-SMITH BR-LOUTRE RIVER· Montgomery, Missouri· Built 1952· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Debris Control Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Easterday Dam East is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is debris control.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area820 sq mi
Year Completed1952 (74 years old)
NID IDMO30373

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

E E EASTERDAY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Easterday Dam East?

Easterday Dam East 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 Easterday Dam East?

Easterday Dam East is owned by E E EASTERDAY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Easterday Dam East built?

Easterday Dam East was completed in 1952, making it 74 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 Easterday Dam East?

Easterday Dam East serves the following purposes: Debris Control, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Easterday Dam East?

Easterday Dam East has a dam height of 25 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.