Wood Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 10, 2025

Wood Lake Dam, located in Gibbs, Missouri, was completed in 1977 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes.


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Summary

This private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a storage capacity of 241 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, the dam sits on TR-Bear Creek and covers a surface area of 15 acres within a drainage area of 28 square miles.

Despite being classified as low hazard potential and not rated for its condition assessment, Wood Lake Dam is an important structure for water resource management in the area. The dam has not been regulated or inspected by state agencies, and there is no emergency action plan in place. The dam's designer names are unspecified, and it is not under the jurisdiction of the state in terms of regulation or enforcement.

Wood Lake Dam, situated in Adair County, Missouri, falls under the St. Louis District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Although the dam has not undergone recent inspections or maintenance assessments, it remains a key feature for irrigation and recreational activities in the region. The dam's location on TR-Bear Creek highlights its significance in water resource management and climate adaptation efforts in the area.

Year Completed

1977

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

TR-BEAR CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

15

Drainage Area

28

Nid Storage

241

Structural Height

30

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

30
       
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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. 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

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, 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.