Wellington-Nap Wtrshd V-21 Dam

TR-BIG SNI-A-BAR CREEK· Lafayette, Missouri· Built 1973· Earth· 36 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Debris Control Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Wellington-Nap Wtrshd V-21 Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 36 ft (taller than 86.5% in MO)
Dam Length595 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage118 acre-ft
Normal Storage91 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge178 cfs
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)
NID IDMO11973

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
Last Inspection: November 5, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Dam and Reservoir Safety Program

Ownership

LAF SOIL&WTR CONS DIST

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Wellington-Nap Wtrshd V-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 Wtrshd V-21 Dam?

Wellington-Nap Wtrshd V-21 Dam is owned by LAF SOIL&WTR CONS DIST (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

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

Wellington-Nap Wtrshd V-21 Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 V-21 Dam?

Wellington-Nap Wtrshd V-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 V-21 Dam?

Wellington-Nap Wtrshd V-21 Dam has a dam height of 36 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 V-21 Dam last inspected?

Wellington-Nap Wtrshd V-21 Dam was last inspected on November 5, 2019. 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.