Viburnum City Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Viburnum City Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 47 ft (taller than 93.7% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 412 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1990 |
| NID ID | MO31017 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
The Doe Run company
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Viburnum City Lake Dam?
Viburnum City Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Viburnum City Lake Dam?
Viburnum City Lake Dam is owned by The Doe Run company (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Viburnum City Lake Dam built?
Viburnum City Lake Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Viburnum City Lake Dam?
Viburnum City Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Viburnum City Lake Dam?
Viburnum City Lake Dam has a dam height of 47 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.
When was Viburnum City Lake Dam last inspected?
Viburnum City Lake Dam was last inspected on December 16, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.