Wollgast Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Wollgast Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10936 |
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
CARL WOLLGAST
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wollgast Lake Dam?
Wollgast 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 Wollgast Lake Dam?
Wollgast Lake Dam is owned by CARL WOLLGAST (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wollgast Lake Dam built?
Wollgast Lake Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Wollgast Lake Dam?
Wollgast Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Wollgast Lake Dam?
Wollgast 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.