Lake of The Woods
Key Takeaway
Lake of The Woods is classified as low hazard in Arizona. It was completed in 1934 and is 92 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 5.5% in AZ) |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
| NID ID | AZ00092 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
LAKE OF THE WOODS COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake of The Woods?
Lake of The Woods is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lake of The Woods?
Lake of The Woods is owned by LAKE OF THE WOODS COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake of The Woods built?
Lake of The Woods was completed in 1934, making it 92 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Lake of The Woods?
Lake of The Woods serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake of The Woods?
Lake of The Woods has a dam height of 10 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Lake of The Woods last inspected?
Lake of The Woods was last inspected on September 27, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.