Wellington-Nap Wtrshd F-21 Dam

TR TO HICKLIN BR· Lafayette, Missouri· Built 1967· Earth· 39 ft tall
High Hazard Other Debris Control Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Wellington-Nap Wtrshd F-21 Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is other. 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 39 ft (taller than 89% in MO)
Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage158 acre-ft
Normal Storage115 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge850 cfs
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDMO10282

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: November 3, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Dam and Reservoir Safety Program

Ownership

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Wellington-Nap Wtrshd F-21 Dam?

Wellington-Nap Wtrshd F-21 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 Wellington-Nap Wtrshd F-21 Dam?

Wellington-Nap Wtrshd F-21 Dam is owned by information not available (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Wellington-Nap Wtrshd F-21 Dam built?

Wellington-Nap Wtrshd F-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 Wtrshd F-21 Dam?

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

How tall is Wellington-Nap Wtrshd F-21 Dam?

Wellington-Nap Wtrshd F-21 Dam has a dam height of 39 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 Wellington-Nap Wtrshd F-21 Dam last inspected?

Wellington-Nap Wtrshd F-21 Dam was last inspected on November 3, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.