Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam Lt-301 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 18, 2025
Located in Daviess, Missouri, the Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam Lt-301, also known as Chretta Hiley Lt-301, was completed in 1985 by the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
This private earth dam, with a height of 34 feet and a length of 350 feet, serves primarily for grade stabilization in the Smith Creek watershed. With a storage capacity of 23 acre-feet and a drainage area of 288 acres, this dam is designed to provide fire protection, stock water, and support small fish ponds in addition to its primary purpose.
Despite being unregulated by the state and having a low hazard potential, the dam holds a moderate risk rating due to its condition being unrated. It features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 12 feet and has no outlet gates. The risk assessment indicates a level 3 risk, prompting the need for ongoing monitoring and potential risk management measures. With its strategic location in the Rock Island District and its essential role in managing water resources in the area, the Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam Lt-301 stands as a vital piece of infrastructure for both the local community and the environment.
Year Completed |
1985 |
Dam Length |
350 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
SMITH CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Hydraulic Height |
34 |
Drainage Area |
288 |
Nid Storage |
23 |
Structural Height |
34 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
34 |
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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.
Grindstone-Lost-Muddy Watershed Dam Lt-301