Robertson Farms INC Dam

TR-GANAWAY CREEK· Howard, Missouri· Built 1965· Earth· 25 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Robertson Farms INC Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is debris control.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage120 acre-ft
Normal Storage75 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area125 sq mi
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDMO11521

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

ROBERTSON FARMS INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Robertson Farms INC Dam?

Robertson Farms INC Dam 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 Robertson Farms INC Dam?

Robertson Farms INC Dam is owned by ROBERTSON FARMS INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Robertson Farms INC Dam built?

Robertson Farms INC Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Robertson Farms INC Dam?

Robertson Farms INC Dam serves the following purposes: Debris Control, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Robertson Farms INC Dam?

Robertson Farms INC Dam has a dam height of 25 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.