Romine Dam

MUSSEL FORK· Sullivan, Missouri· Built 1996· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Grade Stabilization Private

Key Takeaway

Romine Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 49% in MO)
Dam Length321 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage32 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area32 sq mi
Max Discharge10 cfs
Year Completed1996 (30 years old)
NID IDMO50678

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

RANDALL ROMINE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Romine Dam?

Romine 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 Romine Dam?

Romine Dam is owned by RANDALL ROMINE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Romine Dam built?

Romine Dam was completed in 1996, making it 30 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 Romine Dam?

Romine Dam 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 Romine Dam?

Romine Dam has a dam height of 27 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.