Wilderness Camp Lake Dam
Wilderness Camp Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Ray County, Missouri, built in 1971. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Wilderness Camp Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Wilderness Camp Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Methodist Church (private). It impounds the Tr-coon Branch near Hardin.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 144 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 500 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/02/1980. That was over 45 years ago.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Ray |
| Nearest City | Hardin |
| River/Stream | Tr-coon Branch |
| Coordinates | 39.46712, -94.13156 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 500 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 360 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | METHODIST CHURCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/02/1980 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50432 |
| Federal ID | MO50432 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |