Ward Lake Dam-sect. 7
Ward Lake Dam-sect. 7 is an earth dam located in Bates County, Missouri, built in 1971. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Ward Lake Dam-sect. 7
The primary purpose of Ward Lake Dam-sect. 7 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 19 feet tall and stretches 630 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 125 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 230 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 | 38.36944, -94.50750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 230 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7 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 | MO50027 |
| Federal ID | MO50027 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |