Wellington Nap Watrshed Site H-21 Dam

TR TO MISSOURI RIVER· Lafayette, Missouri· Built 1967· Earth· 34 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Other Debris Control Local Government

Key Takeaway

Wellington Nap Watrshed Site H-21 Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 34 ft (taller than 82.3% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage109 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area160 sq mi
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDMO11226

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

LAFAYETTE SOIL & WATER

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Wellington Nap Watrshed Site H-21 Dam?

Wellington Nap Watrshed Site H-21 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 Wellington Nap Watrshed Site H-21 Dam?

Wellington Nap Watrshed Site H-21 Dam is owned by LAFAYETTE SOIL & WATER (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Wellington Nap Watrshed Site H-21 Dam built?

Wellington Nap Watrshed Site H-21 Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Wellington Nap Watrshed Site H-21 Dam?

Wellington Nap Watrshed Site H-21 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Other, Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Wellington Nap Watrshed Site H-21 Dam?

Wellington Nap Watrshed Site H-21 Dam has a dam height of 34 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.