Tabo Creek E-39 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 20, 2025
Tabo Creek E-39, also known as Tabo Creek Watershed Site E-39 Dam, is located in Lafayette, Missouri, and serves as a vital resource for flood risk reduction along the TR-Little Tabo Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1964 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 40 feet and has a length of 500 feet, with a storage capacity of 140 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with additional functions including debris control. It is regulated by the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG, ensuring that it meets state inspection, enforcement, and permitting requirements.
The dam's condition assessment in 2015 deemed it to be in satisfactory condition with a low hazard potential. Its risk assessment is moderate, indicating a level 3 risk. The structure has an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 32 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 293 cubic feet per second. Although there are no outlet gates, the dam offers valuable protection to the surrounding area, covering a drainage area of 226 acres and providing a surface area of 8 acres. Tabo Creek E-39 is a significant component of the flood management infrastructure in the region, contributing to the overall resilience of the local water resources and climate adaptation efforts.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LITTLE TABO CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Drainage Area |
226 |
Nid Storage |
140 |
Structural Height |
41 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
41 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Missouri River At Waverly
|
26800cfs |
Wakenda Creek At Carrollton
|
8cfs |
Crooked River Near Richmond
|
4cfs |
Blackwater River At Blue Lick
|
25cfs |
Shoal Creek Near Braymer Mo
|
12cfs |
Little Blue River Near Lake City
|
17cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Tabo Creek E-39