Wes Ray Dam
Wes Ray Dam is an earth dam located in Howell County, Missouri, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wes Ray Dam
The primary purpose of Wes Ray 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 Wes Ray (private). It impounds the Tr-spring Creek near Cureall.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 93 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 110 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 | Howell |
| Nearest City | Cureall |
| River/Stream | Tr-spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.67745, -92.00053 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 110 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 154 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | WES RAY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50219 |
| Federal ID | MO50219 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |