Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 42 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 19, 2025

Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 42, located in Hannibal, Missouri, was completed in 1971 by the USDA NRCS.


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Summary

This private earth dam, with a height of 25 feet and length of 370 feet, serves the primary purpose of grade stabilization along the TR-Durgens Creek. With a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 315 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.

Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have moderate risk due to its condition assessment being labeled as "Not Rated." The spillway, designed as uncontrolled with a width of 50 feet, helps mitigate potential flooding events. The dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status are currently unknown, highlighting the need for further assessment and preparation to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure.

Overall, Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 42 stands as a vital component of the local water resource infrastructure, providing essential grade stabilization and flood control along the creek. Continued monitoring and maintenance efforts will be key in safeguarding the surrounding community and environment from potential risks associated with the dam.

Year Completed

1971

Dam Length

370

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

TR-DURGENS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1

Hydraulic Height

25

Drainage Area

16

Nid Storage

60

Structural Height

26

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

26
       
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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.