Wendt Lake Dam
Wendt Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Missouri, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wendt Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Wendt Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Peter J Wendt (private). It impounds the Tr-brushy Fork near Peruque.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 48 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 55 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Peruque |
| River/Stream | Tr-brushy Fork |
| Coordinates | 38.99854, -90.80820 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 55 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | PETER J WENDT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11373 |
| Federal ID | MO11373 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |