Mozingo Creek Watershed Site 17

MOZINGO CREEK· Nodaway, Missouri· Built 1994· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Grade Stabilization Local Government

Key Takeaway

Mozingo Creek Watershed Site 17 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 7.1% in MO)
Dam Length650 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage153 acre-ft
Normal Storage52 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area1,250 sq mi
Max Discharge162 cfs
Year Completed1994 (32 years old)
NID IDMO50814

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

MOZINGO CREEK SUBDISTRICT

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mozingo Creek Watershed Site 17?

Mozingo Creek Watershed Site 17 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 Mozingo Creek Watershed Site 17?

Mozingo Creek Watershed Site 17 is owned by MOZINGO CREEK SUBDISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mozingo Creek Watershed Site 17 built?

Mozingo Creek Watershed Site 17 was completed in 1994, making it 32 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 Mozingo Creek Watershed Site 17?

Mozingo Creek Watershed Site 17 serves the following purposes: Grade Stabilization. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Mozingo Creek Watershed Site 17?

Mozingo Creek Watershed Site 17 has a dam height of 20 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.