Windsor Farrington Park Lake Dam

TR-ELM BRANCH· Pettis, Missouri· Built 1902· Rockfill· 26 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Windsor Farrington Park Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1902 and is 124 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 26 ft (taller than 43.5% in MO)
Dam TypeRockfill
Max Storage209 acre-ft
Normal Storage85 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area752 sq mi
Year Completed1902 (124 years old)
NID IDMO20034

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 16, 1980
State Regulated: No

Ownership

CITY OF WINDSOR

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Windsor Farrington Park Lake Dam?

Windsor Farrington Park Lake 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 Windsor Farrington Park Lake Dam?

Windsor Farrington Park Lake Dam is owned by CITY OF WINDSOR (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Windsor Farrington Park Lake Dam built?

Windsor Farrington Park Lake Dam was completed in 1902, making it 124 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 Windsor Farrington Park Lake Dam?

Windsor Farrington Park Lake 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 Windsor Farrington Park Lake Dam?

Windsor Farrington Park Lake Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Windsor Farrington Park Lake Dam last inspected?

Windsor Farrington Park Lake Dam was last inspected on July 16, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.