Ballard Lake Sect 14 Dam
Key Takeaway
Ballard Lake Sect 14 Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 63.5% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 449 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,263 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | MO30742 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
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 14 Dam?
Ballard Lake Sect 14 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. 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 14 Dam?
Ballard Lake Sect 14 Dam is owned by ROBERT BALLARD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ballard Lake Sect 14 Dam built?
Ballard Lake Sect 14 Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Ballard Lake Sect 14 Dam?
Ballard Lake Sect 14 Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ballard Lake Sect 14 Dam?
Ballard Lake Sect 14 Dam has a dam height of 30 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.