Leadwood Tailings Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | St. Francois |
| Nearest City | LEADWOOD |
| River/Stream | EATON BRANCH |
| Coordinates | 37.86474, -90.59962 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,775 ft |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 133 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | THE DOE RUN COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/09/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |