Wooden Lake Dam-Section 16 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Newland Sec-20 Lake Dam Day Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Wooden Lake Dam-Section 16, located in Lafayette, Missouri, was completed in 1937 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, or small fish pond, recreation, and water supply.
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Summary
This private earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet, with a storage capacity of 96 acre-feet and a surface area of 6 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated, and it has not been inspected in recent years.
The dam, situated on TR-DAVIS CREEK, is not regulated by the state and has no associated permits, inspections, or enforcement actions. It is owned privately and falls under the jurisdiction of AULLVILLE in Lafayette County. The primary purpose of Wooden Lake Dam-Section 16 is to provide essential services while also contributing to recreational activities in the area. With its historical significance dating back to the 1930s, this dam continues to play a vital role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts within the region.
Year Completed |
1937 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DAVIS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Drainage Area |
80 |
Nid Storage |
96 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
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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.
Wooden Lake Dam-Section 16