Seven Lakes Dam #4
Seven Lakes Dam #4 is an earth dam located in Wayne County, Missouri, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Seven Lakes Dam #4
The primary purpose of Seven Lakes Dam #4 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is private-owned. It impounds the Tr Goose Creek near Desarc.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 266 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/19/2022.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Wayne |
| Nearest City | Desarc |
| River/Stream | Tr Goose Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.24984, -90.63612 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 266 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 266 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 266 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 613 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31852 |
| Federal ID | MO31852 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |