Wyatt Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Wyatt Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 59.6% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 600 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | MO31504 |
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
DOUGLAS WYATT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wyatt Lake Dam?
Wyatt 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 Wyatt Lake Dam?
Wyatt Lake Dam is owned by DOUGLAS WYATT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wyatt Lake Dam built?
Wyatt Lake Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Wyatt Lake Dam?
Wyatt Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Wyatt Lake Dam?
Wyatt Lake Dam has a dam height of 29 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.