Wallace Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Wallace Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 130 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 194 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | MO31263 |
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
EDWIN WALLACE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wallace Lake Dam?
Wallace Lake 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 Wallace Lake Dam?
Wallace Lake Dam is owned by EDWIN WALLACE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wallace Lake Dam built?
Wallace Lake Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Wallace Lake Dam?
Wallace Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Wallace Lake Dam?
Wallace Lake 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.
When was Wallace Lake Dam last inspected?
Wallace Lake Dam was last inspected on July 18, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.