Del Vista Lake Dam
Del Vista Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Washington County, Missouri, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Del Vista Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Del Vista Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by National Development Co (private). It impounds the Crows Creek near Anthonies Mill.
The dam stands 33 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 88 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 125 square miles. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Anthonies Mill |
| River/Stream | Crows Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.10923, -91.08585 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 125 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31898 |
| Federal ID | MO31898 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |