Terry & Janet Larison

X BRANCH· Worth, Missouri· Built 1997· Earth· 34 ft tall
Low Hazard Grade Stabilization Private

Key Takeaway

Terry & Janet Larison is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.

Physical Details

Dam Height 34 ft (taller than 82.3% in MO)
Dam Length510 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage165 acre-ft
Normal Storage72 acre-ft
Surface Area33 acres
Drainage Area1,203 sq mi
Max Discharge362 cfs
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)
NID IDMO50832

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

LARISON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Terry & Janet Larison?

Terry & Janet Larison 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 Terry & Janet Larison?

Terry & Janet Larison is owned by LARISON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Terry & Janet Larison built?

Terry & Janet Larison was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 Terry & Janet Larison?

Terry & Janet Larison 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 Terry & Janet Larison?

Terry & Janet Larison has a dam height of 34 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.