Wendell's Lake Dam
Wendell's Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Pike County, Missouri, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wendell's Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Wendell's Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wendell L Heim (private). It impounds the Tr-sandy Creek near Eolia.
The dam stands 24 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 141 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 31 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 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 | Pike |
| Nearest City | Eolia |
| River/Stream | Tr-sandy Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.18212, -91.40400 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 141 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 141 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 31 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WENDELL L HEIM |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11445 |
| Federal ID | MO11445 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |