Big Woods Lake Dam

Jefferson County, Missouri (near BLACKWELL)

River/Stream: TR TO BIG RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
38 ft
Dam Length
730 ft
Reservoir Storage
249 acre-ft
Year Completed
1978
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
722 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2021-09-21

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MO31655
State
Missouri (MO)
Coordinates
38.07371, -90.61217
Age
48 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.