Lake Ray Dam
Lake Ray Dam is an earth dam located in Wayne County, Missouri, built in 1995. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Ray Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Ray Dam 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 Lick Creek near Cobb (d/s).
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 733 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/21/2021.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Missouri dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Wayne |
| Nearest City | Cobb (d/s) |
| River/Stream | Tr Lick Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.03727, -90.23525 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 733 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 733 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 611 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,448 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/21/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO32033 |
| Federal ID | MO32033 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |