Wood Lake Dam
Wood Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Adair County, Missouri, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wood Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Wood Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by J C Wood (private). It impounds the Tr-bear Creek near Gibbs.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 241 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 28 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Adair |
| Nearest City | Gibbs |
| River/Stream | Tr-bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.07333, -92.46306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 241 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 241 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 28 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | J C WOOD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11665 |
| Federal ID | MO11665 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |