Tabo Creek Watershed Dam E-35 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Tabo Creek Watershed Dam E-35, located in Lafayette, Missouri, serves as a crucial structure for grade stabilization along the TR-Little Tabo Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1963 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a capacity of 36 acre-feet for storage. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam plays a vital role in managing the flow of water in the area and reducing the risk of erosion and flooding.
With a spillway width of 40 feet, Tabo Creek Watershed Dam E-35 is designed to handle a maximum discharge of 530 cubic feet per second. The dam's primary purpose is grade stabilization, and it has been deemed to have a moderate risk level. While it is not currently regulated or inspected by the state, the dam remains an important structure for water resource management in the region. With its stone core and soil foundation, the dam is a testament to the efforts of the Natural Resources Conservation Service in safeguarding the local environment.
Although Tabo Creek Watershed Dam E-35 is not currently rated for its condition, its presence as a key infrastructure for water management in the area cannot be understated. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like this play a crucial role in mitigating the effects of extreme weather events and ensuring the sustainability of the local ecosystem. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience will find Tabo Creek Watershed Dam E-35 to be a fascinating example of how engineering and environmental stewardship intersect to protect communities and landscapes.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
310 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LITTLE TABO CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Drainage Area |
175 |
Nid Storage |
36 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Missouri River At Waverly
|
26800cfs |
Wakenda Creek At Carrollton
|
8cfs |
Crooked River Near Richmond
|
4cfs |
Blackwater River At Blue Lick
|
25cfs |
Shoal Creek Near Braymer Mo
|
12cfs |
Little Blue River Near Lake City
|
17cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Tabo Creek Watershed Dam E-35