Wes Ray Dam, located in Howell County, Missouri, was completed in 1979 with a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond.
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This earth dam, standing at a height of 28 feet, is designed to hold a maximum storage capacity of 93 acre-feet of water. The dam, situated on TR-SPRING CREEK, also offers recreational opportunities with a surface area of 13 acres for visitors to enjoy.
Despite its low hazard potential, Wes Ray Dam has a moderate risk assessment score of 3 due to its uncontrolled spillway type and the potential for a maximum discharge of 154 cubic feet per second. The dam is not regulated by the state and is owned privately, making it unique in its governance structure. While the dam's condition is currently assessed as "Not Rated," its risk management measures and emergency action plans are not specified in the available data. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Wes Ray Dam an intriguing case study for its combination of ecological and recreational benefits in the heart of Missouri's natural landscape.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
380 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SPRING CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Drainage Area |
110 |
Nid Storage |
93 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |
North Fork River Near Tecumseh
|
383cfs |
Bryant Creek Near Tecumseh
|
216cfs |
Mammoth Spring At Mammoth Spring
|
428cfs |
Jacks Fork Near Mountain View
|
74cfs |
White River Near Norfork
|
1760cfs |
Spring River At Town Branch Bridge At Hardy
|
401cfs |