Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 28 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 19, 2025

Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 28 is a vital water resource structure located in Hannibal, Missouri, designed by the USDA NRCS in 1969 for the primary purpose of grade stabilization along TR-Durgens Creek.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 33 feet, with a structural height of 35 feet and a length of 750 feet, providing a storage capacity of 610 acre-feet for flood control and water supply. The dam serves to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.

Managed by the local government, this dam plays a crucial role in managing the water resources of the region, with a drainage area of 1088 square miles and a maximum discharge of 1430 cubic feet per second. Despite its importance, the dam has not been state-regulated or inspected, with no enforcement or permitting actions in place. While the condition assessment remains unrated, the structure is deemed to be in good standing, meeting the guidelines for risk management measures.

Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 28 stands as a key infrastructure for the community, ensuring the stability of the watershed and mitigating potential risks associated with flood events. With its strategic location and design, this dam serves as a critical asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts, highlighting the importance of sustainable infrastructure development and management in safeguarding our natural environment.

Year Completed

1969

Dam Length

750

Dam Height

33

River Or Stream

TR-DURGENS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

33

Drainage Area

1088

Nid Storage

610

Structural Height

35

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

35
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.