Vanderford Number One Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 18, 2025

Vanderford Number One Dam, located in Hickory, Missouri, was completed in 1969 and serves as a vital irrigation structure in the area.


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Summary

Owned privately, this earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet and has a storage capacity of 135 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of irrigation, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources for agricultural activities in the region.

Situated on the TR to Panther Creek, Vanderford Number One Dam is regulated by the state of Missouri and has a low hazard potential. Although its condition is not currently rated, the dam remains a key infrastructure for water management in the area. With a surface area of 12 acres and a drainage area of 330 acres, the dam provides essential water storage for agricultural purposes while maintaining a low risk profile.

Despite not being under the jurisdiction of federal agencies, Vanderford Number One Dam continues to be a significant asset for water resource management in Missouri. With its modest size and capacity, the dam exemplifies the importance of local infrastructure in supporting irrigation needs and ensuring water sustainability in the region.

Year Completed

1969

Dam Height

21

River Or Stream

TR TO PANTHER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

12

Drainage Area

330

Nid Storage

135

Structural Height

21

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

21
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.