Ben Branch Dam
Missouri — Osage County — BEN BRANCH
Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Osage |
| River | BEN BRANCH |
| Coordinates | 38.56713, -91.79118 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,210 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,210 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | April 21, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1984 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | MO DEPT OF CONSERVATION |
Location Map
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.