Smithville Dam
Missouri — Clay County — LITTLE PLATTE RIVER
Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Clay |
| River | LITTLE PLATTE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 39.39602, -94.55616 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 105 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 4,000 ft |
| NID Storage | 246,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 246,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7,190 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | April 24, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1979 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Kansas City District |
| Other Name | Smithville Lake |
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.