East Fork Grand River Watershed Site E-38 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
East Fork Grand River Watershed Site E-38, located in Ringgold County, Iowa, is a flood risk reduction project designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 2006.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and spans a length of 580 feet, with a storage capacity of 136 acre-feet. Situated on Tr-Lotts Creek, this structure serves to mitigate flood risks in the City of Missouri by controlling water flow and reducing the potential for inundation.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Iowa DNR, East Fork Grand River Watershed Site E-38 is rated as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk level. With a spillway width of 50 feet and uncontrolled spillway type, this dam is equipped to handle excess water during heavy rainfall events. While the condition assessment remains unrated, the structure undergoes regular inspections, demonstrating a commitment to ensuring its effectiveness in flood risk management. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this site presents an opportunity to study the intersection of infrastructure, environmental protection, and community resilience in the face of changing weather patterns.
Year Completed |
2006 |
Dam Length |
580 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
Tr-Lotts Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Drainage Area |
0.44 |
Nid Storage |
136 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
East Fork Grand River Watershed Site E-38