Ben Branch Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Osage |
| Nearest City | LUYSTOWN |
| River/Stream | BEN BRANCH |
| Coordinates | 38.56713, -91.79118 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,210 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,210 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 675 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,150 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MO DEPT OF CONSERVATION |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/21/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |