Beatty And Cordell No 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 16, 2025

Beatty and Cordell No 1, also known as Mone, is a privately owned earth dam located in Alanthus, Missouri.


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Summary

Completed in 1992, this dam serves primarily for grade stabilization purposes, with additional benefits for fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. With a structural height of 27 feet and a length of 380 feet, Beatty and Cordell No 1 has a storage capacity of 30 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 5.8 acres. It is situated on TR-West Fork Grand River in Worth County, Missouri.

Despite its low hazard potential, Beatty and Cordell No 1 poses a moderate risk, with a risk assessment rating of 3. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and there is no information available on its emergency action plan preparedness. The spillway of this dam is uncontrolled with a width of 10 feet, and it does not have any outlet gates. Located within the Kansas City District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Beatty and Cordell No 1 has not been inspected recently, and its condition and risk management measures are not currently assessed.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Beatty and Cordell No 1 will find a unique earth dam with a significant impact on grade stabilization and other associated benefits in the Alanthus area of Missouri. The dam's location on TR-West Fork Grand River provides essential water management functions, serving as a key structure for the local community. With its moderate risk and low hazard potential, Beatty and Cordell No 1 presents a valuable case study for understanding the complexities of dam infrastructure and the importance of proper maintenance and risk assessment in water resource management.

Year Completed

1992

Dam Length

380

Dam Height

27

River Or Stream

TR-WEST FK GRAND RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5.8

Hydraulic Height

27

Drainage Area

160

Nid Storage

30

Structural Height

27

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

27
       
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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.