Wasley Lake Dam

TR VARNON BRANCH· Boone, Missouri· Earth· 25 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Wasley Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage54 acre-ft
Normal Storage27 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area75 sq mi
NID IDMO11428

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

JOHN WASLEY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Wasley Lake Dam?

Wasley 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 Wasley Lake Dam?

Wasley Lake Dam is owned by JOHN WASLEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Wasley Lake Dam?

Wasley Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Wasley Lake Dam?

Wasley 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.

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.