Ward Lake Dam-sec 13
Ward Lake Dam-sec 13 is an earth dam located in Bates County, Missouri, built in 1972. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Ward Lake Dam-sec 13
The primary purpose of Ward Lake Dam-sec 13 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 Virgil Ward (private). It impounds the Tr-miami Creek near Papinsville.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 133 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 35 square miles. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 | Bates |
| Nearest City | Papinsville |
| River/Stream | Tr-miami Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.35915, -94.51710 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 35 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | VIRGIL WARD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50026 |
| Federal ID | MO50026 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |