Old Viburnum Tailings Dam #1
Key Takeaway
Old Viburnum Tailings Dam #1 is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is tailings. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 115 ft (taller than 99.6% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 1,140 ft |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Max Storage | 3.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 93 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | MO30342 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Old Viburnum Tailings Dam #1?
Old Viburnum Tailings Dam #1 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Old Viburnum Tailings Dam #1?
Old Viburnum Tailings Dam #1 is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Old Viburnum Tailings Dam #1 built?
Old Viburnum Tailings Dam #1 was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Old Viburnum Tailings Dam #1?
Old Viburnum Tailings Dam #1 serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Old Viburnum Tailings Dam #1?
Old Viburnum Tailings Dam #1 has a dam height of 115 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.
When was Old Viburnum Tailings Dam #1 last inspected?
Old Viburnum Tailings Dam #1 was last inspected on April 14, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.