Lake Wauwanoka Dam
High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | HERCULANEUM |
| River/Stream | DRY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.22746, -90.52976 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,045 ft |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,370 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 86 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,811 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LAKE WAUWANOKA, INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |