Sweetwater Tailings Dam

Missouri — Reynolds County — ADAIR CREEK

Location

StateMissouri
CountyReynolds
RiverADAIR CREEK
Coordinates37.37155, -91.14115

Physical Characteristics

NID Height130 ft
Dam Height130 ft
Dam Length1,400 ft
NID Storage23,467 acre-ft
Max Storage23,467 acre-ft
Surface Area990 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 25, 2022
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1980
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam TypeOther
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerTHE DOE RUN COMPANY

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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