Wendt Dam
Key Takeaway
Wendt Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 49% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 100 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
| NID ID | MO51256 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
BRANDON WENDT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wendt Dam?
Wendt 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 Wendt Dam?
Wendt Dam is owned by BRANDON WENDT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wendt Dam built?
Wendt Dam was completed in 2004, making it 22 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 Wendt Dam?
Wendt Dam serves the following purposes: Grade Stabilization. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Wendt Dam?
Wendt Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Wendt Dam last inspected?
Wendt Dam was last inspected on November 1, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.