Unity #1 Dam

Jackson County, Missouri (near UNITY VILLAGE)

River/Stream: TR-LITTLE CEDAR CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Buttress
Height
48 ft
Dam Length
525 ft
Reservoir Storage
285 acre-ft
Year Completed
1927
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
3,900 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2021-08-17

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MO20039
State
Missouri (MO)
Coordinates
38.94866, -94.39638
Age
99 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.