Windsor Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Windsor Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1920 and is 106 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 80 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
| NID ID | MO30396 |
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
WINDSOR LAK ROD+GUN CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Windsor Lake Dam?
Windsor Lake Dam 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 Windsor Lake Dam?
Windsor Lake Dam is owned by WINDSOR LAK ROD+GUN CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Windsor Lake Dam built?
Windsor Lake Dam was completed in 1920, making it 106 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 Lake Dam?
Windsor 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 Lake Dam?
Windsor Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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.