Radio Springs Park

BIRCH BRANCH OFFSTREAM· Vernon, Missouri· Built 1900· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Radio Springs Park is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 1.7% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage64 acre-ft
Normal Storage26 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area62 sq mi
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)
NID IDMO20010

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

UNKNOWN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Radio Springs Park?

Radio Springs Park 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 Radio Springs Park?

Radio Springs Park is owned by UNKNOWN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Radio Springs Park built?

Radio Springs Park was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Radio Springs Park?

Radio Springs Park serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Radio Springs Park?

Radio Springs Park has a dam height of 15 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.