Wright Dam
Wright Dam is an earth dam located in Bollinger County, Missouri, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wright Dam
The primary purpose of Wright Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Virginia Wright (private). It impounds the Tr-gimlet Creek near Glen Allen.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 455 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 299 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/13/1980. That was over 45 years ago.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Bollinger |
| Nearest City | Glen Allen |
| River/Stream | Tr-gimlet Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.29671, -90.07235 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 455 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 299 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | VIRGINIA WRIGHT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/13/1980 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31062 |
| Federal ID | MO31062 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |