Bella Vista Dam

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri (near WARE ILL)

River/Stream: TR INDIAN CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
49 ft
Dam Length
730 ft
Reservoir Storage
960 acre-ft
Year Completed
1971
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
405 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-12-20

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MO30211
State
Missouri (MO)
Coordinates
37.47220, -89.57857
Age
55 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.