Lakes Of Deerwood Number Two Dam

Lakes Of Deerwood Number Two Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Missouri, built in 1965. It carries a High hazard potential classification.

About Lakes Of Deerwood Number Two Dam

The primary purpose of Lakes Of Deerwood Number Two Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dewey Cook Jr (private). It impounds the Tr To Isum Creek near Cedar Hill.

The dam stands 32 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 86 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 36 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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.

At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% 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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High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMissouri
CountyJefferson
Nearest CityCedar Hill
River/StreamTr To Isum Creek
Coordinates38.34192, -90.60530

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage86 acre-ft
Max Storage86 acre-ft
Normal Storage47 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area36 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerDEWEY COOK JR
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMO30432
Federal IDMO30432
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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