Lake Sherwood Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Sherwood Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 67 ft (taller than 98.1% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 145 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 36,527 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1987 |
| NID ID | MO10202 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
LAKE SHERWOOD ESTATES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Sherwood Dam?
Lake Sherwood Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lake Sherwood Dam?
Lake Sherwood Dam is owned by LAKE SHERWOOD ESTATES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Sherwood Dam built?
Lake Sherwood Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Sherwood Dam?
Lake Sherwood Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Sherwood Dam?
Lake Sherwood Dam has a dam height of 67 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 Sherwood Dam last inspected?
Lake Sherwood Dam was last inspected on October 5, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.