Wales Lake Dam - No Name 784
Key Takeaway
Wales Lake Dam - No Name 784 is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 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 | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 178 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10928 |
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
MRS W.B. WALES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wales Lake Dam - No Name 784?
Wales Lake Dam - No Name 784 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 Wales Lake Dam - No Name 784?
Wales Lake Dam - No Name 784 is owned by MRS W.B. WALES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wales Lake Dam - No Name 784 built?
Wales Lake Dam - No Name 784 was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Wales Lake Dam - No Name 784?
Wales Lake Dam - No Name 784 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 Wales Lake Dam - No Name 784?
Wales Lake Dam - No Name 784 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.
When was Wales Lake Dam - No Name 784 last inspected?
Wales Lake Dam - No Name 784 was last inspected on August 31, 1978. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.