Marvin Vickers Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Mononame 636 Mononame 310
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Marvin Vickers Dam, located in Vernon County, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation.
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Summary
Completed in 1969, this buttress-core dam stands at a height of 10 feet and has a storage capacity of 59 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR Clear Creek, within the Kansas City District, and is managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite its low hazard potential and unlisted foundation type, Marvin Vickers Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam serves as a recreational spot with a surface area of 11 acres and a drainage area of 40 square miles. With a normal storage capacity of 20 acre-feet, the dam offers opportunities for outdoor activities in the surrounding area.
While lacking in certain regulatory aspects such as state jurisdiction and inspection, Marvin Vickers Dam continues to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate the beauty of the natural surroundings and engage in recreational activities along the TR Clear Creek.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
TR CLEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Drainage Area |
40 |
Nid Storage |
59 |
Structural Height |
10 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
10 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Marvin Vickers Dam