Big Woods Lake Dam

Missouri — Jefferson County — TR TO BIG RIVER

Location

StateMissouri
CountyJefferson
RiverTR TO BIG RIVER
Coordinates38.07371, -90.61217

Physical Characteristics

NID Height38 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length730 ft
NID Storage249 acre-ft
Max Storage249 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionSeptember 21, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1978
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBIG WOODS, INCORPORATED

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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