Callahan Creek Watershed Dam A-6 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Callahan Creek A-1 Fields Dam
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Located in Boone, Missouri, the Callahan Creek Watershed Dam A-6 serves as a vital infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the area.
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Summary
Built in 1977, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, this dam covers a surface area of 6 acres and serves a drainage area of 267 square miles, providing essential flood protection for the surrounding communities.
Managed by the local government, this dam also offers recreational opportunities for visitors. Despite its low hazard potential, Callahan Creek Watershed Dam A-6 is currently not rated for its condition. With no recent inspections recorded, it is crucial for authorities to monitor and assess the structural integrity of this dam to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood risk reduction. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the importance of maintaining and upgrading such infrastructure becomes increasingly critical for the community's safety and well-being.
As a part of the St. Louis District, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and protecting the local environment. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, Callahan Creek Watershed Dam A-6 stands as a testament to the importance of resilient infrastructure in the face of changing climate patterns. By ensuring its proper maintenance and inspection, authorities can safeguard the community and preserve the ecological balance of the region for future generations to come.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CALLAHAN CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Drainage Area |
267 |
Nid Storage |
80 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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.
Callahan Creek Watershed Dam A-6