Little Lake In The Woods Dam
Key Takeaway
Little Lake In The Woods Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 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 | 34 ft (taller than 82.3% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 140 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | MO31366 |
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
JEAN COGGESHALL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Little Lake In The Woods Dam?
Little Lake In The Woods 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 Little Lake In The Woods Dam?
Little Lake In The Woods Dam is owned by JEAN COGGESHALL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little Lake In The Woods Dam built?
Little Lake In The Woods Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Little Lake In The Woods Dam?
Little Lake In The Woods 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 Little Lake In The Woods Dam?
Little Lake In The Woods Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Little Lake In The Woods Dam last inspected?
Little Lake In The Woods Dam was last inspected on March 2, 1981. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.