Lake Paradise Dam
Lake Paradise Dam is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Missouri, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Paradise Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Paradise Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Paradise-hm Owners (private). It impounds the Tr-sni-a-bar Creek near Wellington.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 642 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 735 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Johnson |
| Nearest City | Wellington |
| River/Stream | Tr-sni-a-bar Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.91374, -94.10066 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 642 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 642 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 735 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LAKE PARADISE-HM OWNERS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20176 |
| Federal ID | MO20176 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |