Ward Lake Dam-sec 29
Ward Lake Dam-sec 29 is an earth dam located in Bates County, Missouri, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ward Lake Dam-sec 29
The primary purpose of Ward Lake Dam-sec 29 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Virgil Ward (private). It impounds the Tr-miami Creek near Papinsville.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 88 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 80 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 | Bates |
| Nearest City | Papinsville |
| River/Stream | Tr-miami Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.33270, -94.48836 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 80 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | VIRGIL WARD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20453 |
| Federal ID | MO20453 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |