Map of All 5,385 Missouri Dams
Missouri has 5,385 dams in the National Inventory of Dams — and 1,478 are classified as high hazard (27% of the state’s total), meaning failure would likely cause loss of life. 35 Missouri dams are both high-hazard and in poor or unsatisfactory condition.
Use the interactive Missouri dams map below to explore every dam in the state, color-coded by hazard level. Click any dam for its condition assessment, last inspection date, and Emergency Action Plan status. Or view the full US Dams interactive map to compare Missouri to every other state.
Hazard
Condition
Purpose
Missouri Dams by the Numbers
- 5,385 total dams in Missouri
- 1,478 high hazard — failure would likely cause loss of life
- 186 significant hazard
- 3,721 low hazard
- 49 in poor or unsatisfactory condition (5 poor, 44 unsatisfactory)
- 35 Missouri dams are both high-hazard AND in poor/unsatisfactory condition
Data source: US Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (NID).
The Tallest Dams in Missouri
The tallest dam in Missouri is Table Rock Dam at 260 feet, completed in 1959. The 10 tallest Missouri dams from the National Inventory of Dams:
| Dam | Height | Year | Primary Purpose | Condition | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table Rock Dam | 260 ft | 1959 | Flood Risk Reduction | Not Available | Taney |
| Brushy Creek Tailings | 205 ft | 1970 | Tailings | Satisfactory | Reynolds |
| Fletcher Tailings Dam | 201 ft | 1965 | Tailings | Unsatisfactory | Reynolds |
| Clarence Cannon Dam | 188 ft | 1983 | Flood Risk Reduction | Not Available | Ralls |
| New Viburnum Tailings Dam | 170 ft | 1981 | Other | Satisfactory | Iron |
| Clearwater Dam | 155 ft | 1942 | Flood Risk Reduction | Not Available | Wayne |
| Pomme De Terre Dam | 155 ft | 1961 | Flood Risk Reduction | Not Available | Hickory |
| Stockton Dam | 153 ft | 1969 | Flood Risk Reduction | Not Available | Cedar |
| Pea Ridge Tailings Dam | 150 ft | 1980 | Tailings | Satisfactory | Washington |
| Bagnell | 148 ft | 1931 | Hydroelectric | Satisfactory | Miller |
High-Hazard Missouri Dams in Poor Condition
The most concerning dams are those classified as high-hazard that also carry a Poor or Unsatisfactory condition rating — 35 dams in Missouri. Notable examples:
- Fletcher Tailings Dam (201 ft, Reynolds County) — Tailings, Unsatisfactory condition
- Gun Club Lake Dam (85 ft, Washington County) — Tailings, Unsatisfactory condition
- Upper Little Black D-2 (73 ft, Ripley County) — Flood Risk Reduction, Unsatisfactory condition
- Lake Waukomis Dam (68 ft, Platte County) — Recreation, Unsatisfactory condition
- Sayersbrook Dam (67 ft, Washington County) — Recreation, Unsatisfactory condition
Filter the interactive US Dams map by hazard and condition to see all of them on one view.
Dam Safety in Missouri
Dam safety in Missouri is overseen by the state dam safety program, in coordination with federal regulators: the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Bureau of Reclamation (for federal water projects), the Tennessee Valley Authority where applicable, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for licensed hydropower dams. Emergency Action Plans are typically required for high-hazard dams under state regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many dams are in Missouri?
Missouri has 5,385 dams in the National Inventory of Dams tracked by the US Army Corps of Engineers: 1,478 high hazard, 186 significant hazard, and 3,721 low hazard.
What is the tallest dam in Missouri?
The tallest dam in Missouri is Table Rock Dam at 260 feet, completed in 1959. It is primarily a flood risk reduction structure.
How many Missouri dams are in poor condition?
49 Missouri dams are currently rated as being in Poor or Unsatisfactory condition. Of those, 35 are also classified as high-hazard — meaning failure would likely cause loss of life.
