Hayes Lake Dam
Hayes Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Maries County, Missouri. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Hayes Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hayes Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Mr. Winferd Hayes (private).
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 130 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Maries |
| Coordinates | 38.07830, -91.68713 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 130 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MR. WINFERD HAYES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31931 |
| Federal ID | MO31931 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |