Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 37 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 19, 2025

Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 37, located in Lewis County, Missouri, is a local government-owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1972 for grade stabilization purposes along the TR-Durgens Creek.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet with a structural height of 32 feet and a length of 500 feet, providing a storage capacity of 188 acre-feet for the surrounding drainage area of 57.6 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is considered to be in a "Not Rated" condition as of now.

With a primary purpose of grade stabilization, Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 37 features an uncontrolled spillway type with a width of 30 feet, ensuring controlled discharge during peak flow events. The dam, constructed with a stone core on a soil foundation, serves to protect the local area from erosion and flooding risks. Although the dam has not been inspected or assessed for condition in recent years, its emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain undisclosed, raising questions about its current state of readiness in case of an unforeseen event. Overall, this watershed dam presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and maintenance of critical infrastructure in rural regions like Lewis County, Missouri.

Year Completed

1972

Dam Length

500

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

TR-DURGENS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4

Hydraulic Height

30

Drainage Area

57.6

Nid Storage

188

Structural Height

32

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

32
       
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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.