Lady's Lake Dam

TR-EDWARDS BR-MISSOURI RIVER· Lafayette, Missouri· Earth· 30 ft tall

High Hazard Irrigation Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lady's Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. Its primary use is irrigation. 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	32 acre-ft
Normal Storage	17 acre-ft

Surface Area	2 acres
Drainage Area	120 sq mi
NID ID	MO20525

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No

State Regulated: No

Ownership

WORLD PLAN EXEC COUNCIL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lady's Lake Dam?

Lady's Lake 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 Lady's Lake Dam?

Lady's Lake Dam is owned by WORLD PLAN EXEC COUNCIL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lady's Lake Dam?

Lady's Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lady's Lake Dam?

Lady's Lake 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.

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.