Windsor Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Windsor Lake Dam, located in Warsaw, Missouri, was completed in 1975 and serves primarily for grade stabilization purposes along TR-Wades Creek.
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Summary
The dam is privately owned, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Standing at 18 feet high and 360 feet long, the earth dam is supported by a stone core and sits on a soil foundation.
With a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet and a surface area of 9 acres, Windsor Lake Dam plays a crucial role in fire protection, stock maintenance, small fish pond creation, and recreational activities in the area. The dam's spillway, with a width of 20 feet, is uncontrolled, and there are no outlet gates or associated structures. While the dam has not been rated for condition assessment, it is under no state regulation or inspection, making it important for the private owner to ensure its ongoing maintenance and safety.
Despite its low hazard potential, Windsor Lake Dam serves as a vital infrastructure for the local community, providing both practical and recreational benefits. Its strategic location and purpose make it a significant asset for grade stabilization and water resource management in the region, showcasing the importance of private ownership in maintaining essential infrastructure for climate and water resource enthusiasts to appreciate and support.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
360 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WADES CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Drainage Area |
740 |
Nid Storage |
60 |
Structural Height |
19 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
19 |
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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.
Windsor Lake Dam