Wallace Lake Dam, located in Ellsinore, Missouri, was completed in 1976 and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
Wind
Humidity
This earth dam on TR-Cane Creek stands at a height of 25 feet and has a length of 650 feet, with a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet. The dam also serves additional purposes such as creating a fish and wildlife pond and providing recreational opportunities for the local community.
Owned privately, Wallace Lake Dam is not regulated by the state and has a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 26 feet and has not been inspected since 1980. Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment is not rated, and there are no emergency action plans in place. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Wallace Lake Dam an intriguing structure to study due to its historical significance and potential impact on the surrounding environment.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
650 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CANE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
130 |
Nid Storage |
51 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
Black River At Leeper
|
508cfs |
Current River At Van Buren
|
1220cfs |
Current River At Doniphan
|
1900cfs |
St. Francis River Near Patterson
|
235cfs |
Little Black River Below Fairdealing
|
113cfs |
Black River At Poplar Bluff
|
858cfs |