Wappapello Dam
Missouri — Wayne County — ST. FRANCIS RIVER
Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Wayne |
| River | ST. FRANCIS RIVER |
| Coordinates | 36.93127, -90.28053 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 114 ft |
| Dam Height | 109 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,700 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,134,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,134,600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23,200 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | April 28, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1941 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - St. Louis District |
| Other Name | Wappapello Lake |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.