Adams Dairy Parkway Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 8, 2025

Adams Dairy Parkway Dam, located in Grain Valley, Missouri, is a vital infrastructure designed by Woodward-Clyde to reduce flood risk along the Blue Branch tributary.


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Summary

Completed in 1992, this earth dam stands at a height of 48 feet with a hydraulic height of 36.5 feet, offering crucial flood risk reduction to the surrounding area. With a storage capacity of 876 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1793 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in protecting the local community from potential flooding events.

Maintained by local government authorities and regulated by the Dam and Reservoir Safety Program, Adams Dairy Parkway Dam has been inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity. Despite being categorized with a high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2009 found it to be satisfactory. Furthermore, emergency action plans are in place to address any potential risks, emphasizing the commitment to safeguarding the community and the environment from the impacts of extreme weather events and climate change.

With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, Adams Dairy Parkway Dam serves as a crucial asset in the resilience and protection of the Jackson County area. As a local government-owned structure, it symbolizes the collaborative efforts between various agencies and stakeholders in ensuring the safety and well-being of the community. As climate change continues to pose challenges to water resources management, this dam stands as a testament to proactive measures taken to mitigate the impacts of extreme weather events and protect the area from potential flooding risks.

Year Completed

1992

Dam Length

1300

Dam Height

48

River Or Stream

TRIB BLUE BRANCH

Surface Area

60

Hydraulic Height

36.5

Drainage Area

1793

Nid Storage

876

Structural Height

45

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

48
       
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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.