Ballard Lake-Sect 13 Dam
Key Takeaway
Ballard Lake-Sect 13 Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 45 sq mi |
| NID ID | MO31502 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ROBERT BALLARD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ballard Lake-Sect 13 Dam?
Ballard Lake-Sect 13 Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Ballard Lake-Sect 13 Dam?
Ballard Lake-Sect 13 Dam is owned by ROBERT BALLARD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Ballard Lake-Sect 13 Dam?
Ballard Lake-Sect 13 Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ballard Lake-Sect 13 Dam?
Ballard Lake-Sect 13 Dam has a dam height of 25 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.