White Lady Valley Dam

UNNAMED TRIB OF MODAK CRK· Montgomery, Missouri· Earth· 42 ft tall
High Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

White Lady Valley Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. 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 42 ft (taller than 91% in MO)
Dam Length850 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage328 acre-ft
Normal Storage227 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge76 cfs
NID IDMO40168

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: October 15, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Dam and Reservoir Safety Program

Ownership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of White Lady Valley Dam?

White Lady Valley 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 White Lady Valley Dam?

White Lady Valley Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is White Lady Valley Dam?

White Lady Valley Dam has a dam height of 42 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 White Lady Valley Dam last inspected?

White Lady Valley Dam was last inspected on October 15, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.