New Viburnum Tailings Dam
TR-INDIAN CR·
Iron, Missouri·
Built 1981·
Other·
150 ft tall
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 150 ft (taller than 99.9% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 3,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Max Storage | 6.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6.8K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 91 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,553 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1999 |
| NID ID | MO31231 |
Safety Information
High Hazard
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: April 14, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Dam and Reservoir Safety Program
Ownership
Private
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What is the hazard classification of New Viburnum Tailings Dam?
New Viburnum Tailings Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Who owns New Viburnum Tailings Dam?
New Viburnum Tailings Dam is owned by information not available (Private).
When was New Viburnum Tailings Dam last inspected?
New Viburnum Tailings Dam was last inspected on April 14, 2022.
When was New Viburnum Tailings Dam built?
New Viburnum Tailings Dam was completed in 1981, making it 45 years old.
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.