Ward Lake Dam
Ward Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Adair County, Missouri, built in 1994. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ward Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Ward Lake Dam 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 Don Ward (private). It impounds the Davw Creek near Kirksville.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 87 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 55 square miles. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Adair |
| Nearest City | Kirksville |
| River/Stream | Davw Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.20480, -92.64579 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 55 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 17 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DON WARD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50617 |
| Federal ID | MO50617 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |