Woods Dam, located in Platte City, Missouri, was completed in 1955 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock maintenance, and recreation.
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This private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 107 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, Woods Dam covers a surface area of 8 acres and drains an area of 110 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated.
Situated on the TR to Castile Creek, Woods Dam is managed by private owners and is not regulated or inspected by the state authorities. It boasts a buttress core type and an unlisted/unknown foundation, showcasing its structural stability. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and inundation maps remain unprepared, indicating a potential area of improvement for its risk management and safety protocols. Overall, Woods Dam presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the intersection of private ownership, multiple dam purposes, and the need for comprehensive emergency preparedness measures.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR TO CASTILE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Drainage Area |
110 |
Nid Storage |
107 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
Little Platte River Near Plattsburg
|
4cfs |
Platte River Near Agency
|
208cfs |
Little Platte River At Smithville
|
15cfs |
Platte River At Sharps Station
|
335cfs |
Missouri River At St. Joseph
|
26600cfs |
Missouri River At Kansas City
|
32300cfs |