Charles Wood Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Charles Wood Dam, located in Milford, Missouri, is a private irrigation structure completed in 1967 on TR McCartney Creek.
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Summary
This Earth dam stands at a height of 13 feet and has a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 43 acre-feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of irrigation, supporting agricultural activities in the area.
Managed by the Kansas City District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Charles Wood Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as 'Not Rated' in terms of its condition assessment. While it is not state-regulated, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management for the region. With a drainage area of 250 square miles, the dam provides essential water storage for agricultural needs in Barton County.
Despite not having an Emergency Action Plan or recent inspection data available, Charles Wood Dam remains a key infrastructure for water resource management in the region. Its presence ensures a reliable water supply for irrigation purposes, showcasing the importance of such structures in sustaining agricultural activities in Missouri.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
TR MC CARTNEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Drainage Area |
250 |
Nid Storage |
70 |
Structural Height |
13 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
13 |
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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.
Charles Wood Dam