Van Meter Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMissouri
CountySaline
Nearest CityMIAMI
River/StreamTR MISSOURI RIVER
Coordinates39.28287, -93.26246

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height60 ft
Dam Height60 ft
Dam Length394 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage571 acre-ft
Max Storage571 acre-ft
Normal Storage403 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,182 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMO. DNR PARKS
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection01/27/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMO10658
Federal IDMO10658
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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