Daney Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Upper Locust Creek W-116 Bemear
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Daney Dam, located in Sullivan, Missouri, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond.
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Summary
Constructed in 2002 by the USDA NRCS, this private dam stands at a height of 24 feet with a hydraulic height of 23 feet. With a storage capacity of 71 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 3 acres and drains an area of 128 acres. The maximum discharge capacity of the dam is 30.6 cubic feet per second.
Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, Daney Dam poses a moderate risk, with a risk assessment score of 3. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks. While the condition assessment is not rated, the last inspection of the dam took place in September 2002. The dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status are not specified in the data, suggesting room for improvement in ensuring the safety and maintenance of this important water resource in the area.
Year Completed |
2002 |
Dam Length |
452 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MEDICINE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Drainage Area |
128 |
Nid Storage |
71 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
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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.
Daney Dam