William E. Towell Dam
Missouri — Phelps County — TRIBUTARY OF BOUBEUSE RIVER
Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Phelps |
| River | TRIBUTARY OF BOUBEUSE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 37.99479, -91.69019 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,450 ft |
| NID Storage | 2,490 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,490 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 19, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1965 |
| 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.