Woodward Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Cole County, Missouri, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall, taller than 59% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Woodward Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Woodward Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ira Woodward (private). It impounds the Tr Dickerson Creek near Jefferson City.
The dam stands 27 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 101 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 170 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 | Cole |
| Nearest City | Jefferson City |
| River/Stream | Tr Dickerson Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.59781, -92.28676 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 170 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ira Woodward |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO30317 |
| Federal ID | MO30317 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |