Seven Lakes Dam #3
Seven Lakes Dam #3 is an earth dam located in Wayne County, Missouri, built in 1944. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Seven Lakes Dam #3
The primary purpose of Seven Lakes Dam #3 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is private-owned. It impounds the Goose Creek near Des Arc.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 1,080 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 61 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1944, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/19/2022.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Missouri dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Wayne |
| Nearest City | Des Arc |
| River/Stream | Goose Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.25436, -90.63519 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,080 ft |
| Year Completed | 1944 (82 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 61 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,167 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31032 |
| Federal ID | MO31032 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |