Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam B-25 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam B-25, located in DeKalb, Missouri, serves as a crucial infrastructure for grade stabilization along the TR-WEST FORK river.


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Summary

Built in 1975 by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet with a length of 480 feet, providing a storage capacity of 117 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region.

Despite its simple design of stone core and soil foundation, Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam B-25 effectively controls the flow of water, with a maximum discharge capacity of 210 cubic feet per second. The spillway, at 30 feet wide, serves as the primary outlet for excess water during heavy rainfall events. The dam's condition is currently not rated, but its maintenance and inspection are crucial for ensuring its continued functionality and safety for the surrounding community.

Managed by the local government and with no state regulation or enforcement, Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam B-25 stands as an essential infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts. Its strategic location and purpose make it a key component in the region's water management system, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring such structures for the sustainable use of natural resources in the area.

Year Completed

1975

Dam Length

480

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

TR-WEST FORK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5

Hydraulic Height

26

Drainage Area

51.2

Nid Storage

117

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.