Bear Creek Watershed Dam D- 2 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Bear Creek Watershed Dam D-2, located in Scotland County, Missouri, was completed in 1975 by the USDA NRCS to address flood risk reduction in the area.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and spans 700 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1029 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving the Bear Creek watershed and covering a drainage area of 371.84 square miles.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Bear Creek Watershed Dam D-2 is currently classified as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. The spillway is uncontrolled and 50 feet wide, allowing for a maximum discharge of 580 cubic feet per second. Despite not having outlet gates, the dam has a surface area of 10.2 acres and a normal storage capacity of 249 acre-feet. While the dam has not been inspected recently, it continues to play a crucial role in managing flood risk in the region.
Although Bear Creek Watershed Dam D-2 does not fall under state jurisdiction, it remains an essential part of the flood risk reduction infrastructure in the area. With no associated structures and no state permitting or inspection requirements, the dam's operations are overseen by the local government. As climate change impacts continue to pose challenges to water resource management, dams like Bear Creek Watershed Dam D-2 serve as vital tools in mitigating flood risks and protecting communities in the region.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
700 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10.2 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Drainage Area |
371.84 |
Nid Storage |
1029 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Fox River At Wayland
|
8cfs |
Des Moines River At St. Francisville
|
1620cfs |
Wyaconda River Above Canton
|
13cfs |
Des Moines River At Keosauqua
|
1800cfs |
Bear Creek Near Marcelline
|
5cfs |
South Fabius River Near Taylor
|
12cfs |
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.
Bear Creek Watershed Dam D- 2