Charles Wood Lake 1 dam
Charles Wood Lake 1
Charles Wood Lake 1, located in Barton County, Missouri, is a private fish and wildlife pond primarily used for recreational activities and irrigation purposes. Constructed in 1967, this earth dam stands at a height of 13 feet with a length of 925 feet, providing a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-McCarty Creek and has a spillway width of 80 feet. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Charles Wood Lake 1 serves as a vital resource for the local community.
Despite not being regulated by the state, this dam offers a surface area of 8 acres and is surrounded by a drainage area of 300.8 square miles. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, it is essential for sustaining the local ecosystem and providing a habitat for various fish and wildlife species. The dam's strategic location and design make it a valuable asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in understanding the dynamics of managing and maintaining such structures in rural environments.
As a part of the Kansas City District, Charles Wood Lake 1 is a testament to the importance of private ownership in supporting conservation efforts and promoting outdoor recreation opportunities. With its scenic location and diverse purposes, this dam continues to play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for residents in the region. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Charles Wood Lake 1 serves as a fascinating case study in sustainable water management practices and the integration of recreational infrastructure within natural landscapes.
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 Charles Wood Lake 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Marmaton River Near Nevada | 332 cfs | → |
| East Drywood Creek At Prairie State Park | · | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Pleasant View | 243 cfs | → |
| Sac River At Hwy J Below Stockton | 1,310 cfs | → |
| Turnback Creek Above Greenfield | 301 cfs | → |
| Sac River Near Caplinger Mills | 4,200 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Charles Wood Lake 1.
Boat launches
- West Atlantic Street 634, Nevada
- East Cove Drive Umber View Heights
- South 1527 Road 17499, Cedar County
- Route H Dade County
- Cedar County
- Stockton
Track Charles Wood Lake 1 in the Snoflo app
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About Charles Wood Lake 1
Where does the data for Charles Wood Lake 1 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 Charles Wood Lake 1.