Ballard Lake-Sect 13 Dam

TR-CHERRY VALLEY CREEK· Crawford, Missouri· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

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 TypeEarth
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area45 sq mi
NID IDMO31502

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

ROBERT BALLARD

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.