Warvid Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Warvid Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 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 | 69 ft (taller than 98.4% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 650 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1988 |
| NID ID | MO31920 |
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
CHARLES L. WEYERHAEUSER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Warvid Lake Dam?
Warvid 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 Warvid Lake Dam?
Warvid Lake Dam is owned by CHARLES L. WEYERHAEUSER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Warvid Lake Dam built?
Warvid Lake Dam was completed in 1989, making it 37 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 Warvid Lake Dam?
Warvid Lake 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 Warvid Lake Dam?
Warvid Lake Dam has a dam height of 69 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 Warvid Lake Dam last inspected?
Warvid Lake Dam was last inspected on August 31, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.