Woods Dam North is an earth dam located in Callaway County, Missouri, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 800 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Woods Dam North
The primary purpose of Woods Dam North is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Donald Woods (private). It impounds the Tr-harrison Branch near Chamois.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 270 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Callaway |
| Nearest City | Chamois |
| River/Stream | Tr-harrison Branch |
| Coordinates | 39.02766, -91.82949 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 270 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 95 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Donald Woods |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10900 |
| Federal ID | MO10900 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |