Poosey 89-35-05-01

Livingston, Missouri· Built 1990· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard State Government

Key Takeaway

Poosey 89-35-05-01 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 20.3% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage67 acre-ft
Normal Storage56 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area135 sq mi
Year Completed1990 (36 years old)
NID IDMO12281

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

MO DEPT OF CONSERVATION

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Poosey 89-35-05-01?

Poosey 89-35-05-01 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 Poosey 89-35-05-01?

Poosey 89-35-05-01 is owned by MO DEPT OF CONSERVATION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Poosey 89-35-05-01 built?

Poosey 89-35-05-01 was completed in 1990, making it 36 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Poosey 89-35-05-01?

Poosey 89-35-05-01 has a dam height of 24 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.