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Wood Brothers Dam, located in Dent, Missouri, was completed in 1975 and serves as a vital recreational resource in the area.
The dam, primarily used for recreation, is classified as an Earth dam with a height of 38 feet and a length of 900 feet. It has a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 6 acres, with a drainage area of 32 square miles.
Managed by a private owner, Wood Brothers Dam is regulated by the state of Missouri's Dam and Reservoir Safety Program, ensuring regular inspections and enforcement of safety measures. Although classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition was assessed as satisfactory in 2007. The spillway, of an uncontrolled type, has a width of 25 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 13 cubic feet per second.
With its moderate risk assessment rating, Wood Brothers Dam provides a unique opportunity for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate the intersection of human engineering and natural ecosystems. Its role in providing recreational opportunities while maintaining safety standards highlights the importance of sustainable dam management in safeguarding both the environment and public well-being.
Little Piney Creek At Newburg
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175cfs |
Big Piney Below Ft. Leonard Wood
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516cfs |
Gasconade River At Jerome
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2310cfs |
Big Piney River Near Big Piney
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395cfs |
Meramec River At Cook Station
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100cfs |
Roubidoux Creek Above Ft. Leonard Wood
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54cfs |
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
900 |
Dam Height |
38 |
River Or Stream |
TR-FIRM BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Drainage Area |
32 |
Nid Storage |
90 |
Structural Height |
38 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
38 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Lane Spring
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Lane Spring Recreation Area
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Piney River Military - Fort Leonard Wood
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Slabtown Recreation Area
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Big Piney equestrian camp
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Paddy Creek
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Missouri State Highway 17 To Fort Leonard Wood (Army Base)
Northern Boundary Of Fort Leonard Wood To North Section Line Of Sec 31, T36N, R10W
County Highway O, Laclede, County, Missouri To Ozark Spring
State Highway 49 Bridge Near Dillard, Missouri To Forest Boundary In Sections 13/24, T38N, R3W
Confluence With Alley Spring (Branch) To Confluence With Current River (Does Not Include River Segment In Gap Between Parkland Units)
Western Edge Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways To Confluence With Alley Spring (Branch)