David Defreece Reservoir Report
Nearby: William Enk Dam Farnan
Last Updated: December 16, 2025
David Defreece is a privately owned earth dam located in Nodaway, Missouri, along the Platte River.
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Summary
Built in 1997 by the USDA NRCS, this dam has a structural height of 38 feet and serves a primary purpose that is categorized as "Other." With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, David Defreece has a storage capacity of 19 acre-feet and a drainage area of 185.6 square miles.
Despite being unregulated by the state and having no inspection history, this dam boasts an uncontrolled spillway type with a width of 10 feet. Its condition assessment is currently labeled as "Not Rated," and it does not have an emergency action plan in place. While it may not have a high risk profile, the dam's location along the Platte River underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and functionality for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
Year Completed |
1997 |
Dam Length |
275 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
PLATTE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Drainage Area |
185.6 |
Nid Storage |
19 |
Structural Height |
38 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
38 |
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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.
David Defreece