Upper Valle Mines Dam

Missouri — Jefferson County — TR TO JOACHIM CREEK

Location

StateMissouri
CountyJefferson
RiverTR TO JOACHIM CREEK
Coordinates38.02719, -90.52406

Physical Characteristics

NID Height34 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length
NID Storage291 acre-ft
Max Storage291 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 15, 1980
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1958
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam TypeOther
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerVALLE MINING COMPANY
Other NameUpper Valle Mines Dam

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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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