Woodworth Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Leisure Lake Dam Hanes Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Woodworth Lake Dam, located in Daviess, Missouri, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock management, and serving as a small fish pond.
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Summary
Completed in 1954, this private-owned structure stands at a height of 30 feet and has a storage capacity of 193 acre-feet. It sits on Cattail Creek and covers a surface area of 12 acres, serving as a vital water resource for the surrounding area.
The dam has a high hazard potential and its condition assessment is currently not rated. Despite being in operation for decades, Woodworth Lake Dam has not been inspected recently, raising concerns about its safety and potential risks. The dam does not fall under state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, or enforcement, indicating a lack of regulatory oversight.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Woodworth Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately-owned earth dam with multiple functions. Its location in a rural area highlights the importance of maintaining and inspecting such structures to ensure public safety and water resource sustainability. The lack of recent inspections and regulatory oversight underscores the need for proactive monitoring and maintenance of critical infrastructure like dams in order to mitigate potential hazards and ensure long-term resilience in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1954 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
CATTAIL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Drainage Area |
380 |
Nid Storage |
193 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Thompson River At Trenton
|
140cfs |
Grand River Near Gallatin
|
82cfs |
East Fork Big Creek Near Bethany
|
4cfs |
Medicine Creek Near Laredo
|
17cfs |
Grand River At Chillicothe
|
361cfs |
Shoal Creek Near Braymer Mo
|
1cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Woodworth Lake Dam