Wensler Lake Dam
Wensler Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Maries County, Missouri, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wensler Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Wensler Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Charles Wensler (private). It impounds the Tr To Little Bourbeuse Creek near High Gate.
The dam stands 24 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 103 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 200 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 | Maries |
| Nearest City | High Gate |
| River/Stream | Tr To Little Bourbeuse Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.13062, -91.67687 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 200 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CHARLES WENSLER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31453 |
| Federal ID | MO31453 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |