Ward Lake Dam-Sect. 7
Key Takeaway
Ward Lake Dam-Sect. 7 is classified as significant hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 6.3% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 230 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | MO50027 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
VIRGIL WARD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ward Lake Dam-Sect. 7?
Ward Lake Dam-Sect. 7 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Ward Lake Dam-Sect. 7?
Ward Lake Dam-Sect. 7 is owned by VIRGIL WARD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ward Lake Dam-Sect. 7 built?
Ward Lake Dam-Sect. 7 was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Ward Lake Dam-Sect. 7?
Ward Lake Dam-Sect. 7 serves the following purposes: 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 Ward Lake Dam-Sect. 7?
Ward Lake Dam-Sect. 7 has a dam height of 19 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.