Lake Of The Woods dam
Lake Of The Woods
Lake of The Woods, located in Navajo County, Arizona, is a privately owned rockfill dam built in 1934 for the primary purpose of creating a Fish and Wildlife Pond. With a dam height of 10 feet and a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, this reservoir covers an area of 13 acres and is fed by Show Low Creek. The dam's spillway, type Uncontrolled, is equipped with a width of 104 feet to manage potential overflow.
Managed by the Arizona Department of Water Resources, Lake of The Woods is regularly inspected, regulated, and permitted to ensure its safety and compliance with state laws. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment level, the dam's overall condition is currently not rated. The surrounding area offers recreational opportunities in addition to its role in supporting fish and wildlife populations, making it a significant resource for both conservation and outdoor enthusiasts in the region.
As a vital component of the local ecosystem, Lake of The Woods serves as a valuable water source and habitat for wildlife in the area. Its historical significance as a rockfill dam constructed almost a century ago adds to its charm and importance in the region's water management infrastructure. With its location near Jaques Dam and Show Low, this reservoir continues to play a key role in water resource management and conservation efforts in the state of Arizona.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Lake Of The Woods -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Show Low Creek Near Lakeside | · | → |
| Carrizo Creek Near Show Low | 1 cfs | → |
| East Fork White River Near Fort Apache | 7 cfs | → |
| White River Near Fort Apache | 17 cfs | → |
| Little Colorado River At Greer | 1 cfs | → |
| Filler Ditch At Greer | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Of The Woods.
Campgrounds
- Lakeside
- Scott Reservoir
- Scott Reservoir Campground
- Show Low Lake
- Fool Hollow State Rec Area
- Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area Campground
Fishing spots
- Fools Hollow Lake
- Concho Lake
- Lee Valley Reservoir
- Bunch Reservoir
- River Reservoir South Fishing Site
- Crescent Lake Point Area Fishing Site
Paddle runs
- Headwaters In Mount Baldy Wilderness To Wilderness Boundary
- West Fork Little Colorado River
- Headwaters In Mount Baldy Wilderness To 0.1 Miles Above Upper Fish Barrier
- Forest Boundary To 0.15 Miles Below Forest Road 116
- South Fork Little Colorado River
- 0.1 Miles Below Lower Fish Barrier To 1/2 Mile Above West Fork Dispersed Campground
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Track Lake Of The Woods in the Snoflo app
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About Lake Of The Woods
Where does the data for Lake Of The Woods come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Lake Of The Woods.