Wellington-Nap Wtrshd F-21 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 8, 2025

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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Summary

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
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.