Woods Mill Cove Dam
Woods Mill Cove Dam is an earth dam located in St. Louis County, Missouri, built in 1988. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Woods Mill Cove Dam
Woods Mill Cove Dam is a dam in St. Louis, Missouri. The dam is owned by Trustees Of The Terraces (private). It impounds the Trip Of Creve Coeur Creek near Benbush.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 210 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 6 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/04/2023.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Missouri dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | St. Louis |
| Nearest City | Benbush |
| River/Stream | Trip Of Creve Coeur Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.65161, -90.51455 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 280 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | TRUSTEES OF THE TERRACES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/04/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31929 |
| Federal ID | MO31929 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |