Charles Wood Lake 2 is an earth dam located in Barton County, Missouri, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 1,050 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 Charles Wood Lake 2
The primary purpose of Charles Wood Lake 2 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Charles Wood (private). It impounds the Mccarty Creek near Taberville.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,050 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 217 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Barton |
| Nearest City | Taberville |
| River/Stream | Mccarty Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.62757, -94.17354 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 217 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 223 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Charles Wood |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50013 |
| Federal ID | MO50013 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |