Dams in Wright County, Missouri
12Total Dams
5High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Wright County, Missouri
Wright County has 12 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 5 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Wright County is 58 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Freebird Dam at 40 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freebird Dam | High | Satisfactory | 40 | 1999 | |
| Lehar Lake Dam | High | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation | |
| Sparlin Lake Dam-sec 35 | High | Not Rated | 25 | Irrigation | 1976 |
| D+r Lake Upper Dam | High | Not Rated | 25 | Debris Control | 1970 |
| D & R Laker Lower Dam | High | Not Rated | 19 | Irrigation | 1973 |
| Freddies Lake Dam | Significant | Not Rated | 31 | Recreation | |
| Leascher Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 30 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Sparlin Lake Dam-sec 3 | Low | Not Rated | 28 | Irrigation | 1975 |
| Mononame 284 (removed) | Low | Not Rated | 27 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Porter Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Casebeer Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation | 1959 |
| Casador Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 12 | Other | 1925 |