Smithville Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Clay |
| Nearest City | SMITHVILLE |
| River/Stream | LITTLE PLATTE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 39.39602, -94.55616 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 105 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 246,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 246,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144,600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7,190 acres |
| Drainage Area | 213 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,830 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Kansas City District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 04/24/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |