Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 12-C

TR-PLATTE RIVER· Worth, Missouri· Built 1961· Earth· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Grade Stabilization Local Government

Key Takeaway

Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 12-C is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 18% in MO)
Dam Length495 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage127 acre-ft
Normal Storage53 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area173 sq mi
Max Discharge830 cfs
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)
NID IDMO50489

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

PLATTE R TRIB WTRS SUBD

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 12-C?

Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 12-C 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 Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 12-C?

Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 12-C is owned by PLATTE R TRIB WTRS SUBD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 12-C built?

Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 12-C was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 12-C?

Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 12-C 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 Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 12-C?

Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 12-C has a dam height of 23 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.