Green Dam

TR HYERS BRANCH· Dent, Missouri· Built 1929· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Green Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1929 and is 97 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage54 acre-ft
Normal Storage33 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area68 sq mi
Year Completed1929 (97 years old)
NID IDMO31436

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

EARL GREEN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Green Dam?

Green 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 Green Dam?

Green Dam is owned by EARL GREEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Green Dam built?

Green Dam was completed in 1929, making it 97 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 Green Dam?

Green Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Green Dam?

Green Dam 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.