Buick Tailings Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Reynolds |
| Nearest City | OATES |
| River/Stream | STROTHER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.58353, -91.08303 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 147 ft |
| Dam Height | 147 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,490 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 141 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 270 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | DOE RUN COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/19/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |