Vaughn Deay Lake

TR-HYDER BRANCH TO HORSE CREE· Barton, Missouri· Built 1974· Earth· 25 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Vaughn Deay Lake is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO)
Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage110 acre-ft
Normal Storage71 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area39 sq mi
Max Discharge154 cfs
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)
NID IDMO50025

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

VAUGHN DEAY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Vaughn Deay Lake?

Vaughn Deay Lake 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 Vaughn Deay Lake?

Vaughn Deay Lake is owned by VAUGHN DEAY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Vaughn Deay Lake built?

Vaughn Deay Lake was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Vaughn Deay Lake?

Vaughn Deay Lake serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Vaughn Deay Lake?

Vaughn Deay Lake 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.