Hayes, William Lake Dam
Hayes, William Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Benton County, Missouri, built in 1975. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Hayes, William Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hayes, William 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 William Hayes (private). It impounds the Tr-osage River near Lakewood Heights.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 463 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 32 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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 09/06/1979. That was over 46 years ago.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Benton |
| Nearest City | Lakewood Heights |
| River/Stream | Tr-osage River |
| Coordinates | 38.24861, -93.22039 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 463 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 32 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 47 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | WILLIAM HAYES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/06/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31052 |
| Federal ID | MO31052 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |