Higginsville North Reservoir Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Located in Sweet Springs, Missouri, the Higginsville North Reservoir Dam is a local government-owned structure that serves multiple purposes, including recreation and water supply.
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Summary
Completed in 1925, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a storage capacity of 770 acre-feet. With a normal storage of 400 acre-feet and a surface area of 48 acres, the dam is situated on Johnson Creek in Lafayette County.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, and it has not been inspected recently. The Higginsville North Reservoir Dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and inundation maps are all listed as unknown. The dam's primary purpose of recreation makes it a key resource for water enthusiasts and climate advocates interested in the management and conservation of water resources in the region.
Year Completed |
1925 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
JOHNSON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
48 |
Drainage Area |
1700 |
Nid Storage |
770 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
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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.
Higginsville North Reservoir Dam