The Wellington-Nap Watershed F-21 Dam, located in Lafayette, Missouri, was completed in 1967 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a critical flood risk reduction structure along the TR to Hicklin Branch river system.
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This earth dam, standing at 39 feet high with a length of 500 feet, has a storage capacity of 158 acre-feet and covers a drainage area of 289 acres. Despite its age, the dam has been deemed to be in satisfactory condition during its last assessment in 2007.
Managed by the local government, the Wellington-Nap Watershed F-21 Dam is regulated and inspected by the Missouri Dam and Reservoir Safety Program to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with additional functions such as debris control. With a spillway width of 60 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 850 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam is well-maintained and regularly inspected to uphold its structural integrity and ensure public safety.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
39 |
River Or Stream |
TR TO HICKLIN BR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Drainage Area |
289 |
Nid Storage |
158 |
Structural Height |
39 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
39 |