Mccredie Experiment Station Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 25, 2025

Mccredie Experiment Station, located in Chamois, Missouri, is a State-owned facility with a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond.


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Summary

The dam at the station, completed in 1940, is an Earth dam with a height of 25 feet and a length of 875 feet. It has a storage capacity of 133 acre-feet and a surface area of 36 acres, serving a drainage area of 1071 acres.

The station is situated on TR-McKinney Creek, within the St. Louis District and under the jurisdiction of the state of Missouri. Despite being non-regulated and not subject to state permitting or inspection, the dam is classified as having a low hazard potential. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the station's condition is currently not rated, but it is equipped with an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), although details on its preparation and last revision date are not provided in the data.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the Mccredie Experiment Station will find it to be an intriguing site for fish and wildlife conservation, recreation, and other purposes. The station's history, design, and risk assessment provide valuable insights into its role in managing water resources and supporting biodiversity in the region.

Year Completed

1940

Dam Length

875

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

TR-MCKINNEY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

36

Hydraulic Height

25

Drainage Area

1071

Nid Storage

133

Structural Height

25

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

25
       
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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.