Woods Lake Dam dam
Woods Lake Dam
Woods Lake Dam, located in Polk, Missouri, was completed in 1973 by designer H.E. Woods and serves as a recreational resource for the local community. The dam, primarily constructed of earth with a stone core, stands at a height of 38 feet and has a length of 840 feet. It has a storage capacity of 224 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 16 acres, with a drainage area of 160 acres. The dam is regulated by the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG in Missouri and is classified as having a low hazard potential.
Despite its low hazard potential, Woods Lake Dam has a moderate risk assessment score of 3, indicating some potential risks that need to be managed. The dam is inspected every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in July 2016, which found the dam to be in satisfactory condition. The spillway of the dam is uncontrolled with a width of 25 feet, and there are no outlet gates associated with the structure. The dam is owned privately and is a popular spot for recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and picnicking.
Overall, Woods Lake Dam serves as a vital recreational resource in the area, providing opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the beauty of nature. Despite its age, the dam is well-maintained and regularly inspected to ensure the safety of the surrounding communities. With its serene surroundings and ample storage capacity, Woods Lake Dam continues to be a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Woods Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pomme De Terre River Near Polk | 113 cfs | → |
| Lindley Creek Near Polk | 92 cfs | → |
| Pomme De Terre River Near Hermitage | 956 cfs | → |
| Little Sac River Near Morrisville | 92 cfs | → |
| Sac River At Hwy J Below Stockton | 178 cfs | → |
| Sac River Near Dadeville | 150 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Woods Lake Dam.
Track Woods Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Woods Lake Dam
Where does the data for Woods Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Woods Lake Dam.