Wood Brothers Dam
Key Takeaway
Wood Brothers Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 88.1% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 13 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | MO31535 |
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
WOOD BROTHERS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wood Brothers Dam?
Wood Brothers 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 Wood Brothers Dam?
Wood Brothers Dam is owned by WOOD BROTHERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wood Brothers Dam built?
Wood Brothers Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Wood Brothers Dam?
Wood Brothers 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 Wood Brothers Dam?
Wood Brothers Dam has a dam height of 38 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 Wood Brothers Dam last inspected?
Wood Brothers Dam was last inspected on March 20, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.