Wood Dale Lake Dam

TRIB TO MUDDY CREEK· Pettis, Missouri· Built 1994· Earth· 34 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Wood Dale Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 34 ft (taller than 82.3% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage728 acre-ft
Normal Storage453 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres
Drainage Area380 sq mi
Year Completed1994 (32 years old)
NID IDMO20802

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: February 16, 1994
State Regulated: No

Ownership

BOB HAYDEN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Wood Dale Lake Dam?

Wood Dale 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 Wood Dale Lake Dam?

Wood Dale Lake Dam is owned by BOB HAYDEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Wood Dale Lake Dam built?

Wood Dale Lake Dam was completed in 1994, making it 32 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 Dale Lake Dam?

Wood Dale 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 Wood Dale Lake Dam?

Wood Dale Lake 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 Wood Dale Lake Dam last inspected?

Wood Dale Lake Dam was last inspected on February 16, 1994. 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.