East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 95 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 95, located in Harrison County, Missouri, was completed in 1988 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along the East Fork Big Creek.
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Summary
This earthen dam stands at a height of 25 feet, with a total length of 380 feet and a storage capacity of 68 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events, with a maximum discharge capacity of 240 cubic feet per second.
With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 95 is designed to withstand hydraulic pressures and is constructed mainly with stone core materials on a soil foundation. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet and a surface area covering 2 acres. Although the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, it has been deemed to pose a moderate risk, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in mitigating flood risks. Overall, this structure represents a key component of the local water resource management system in the region, contributing to the overall resilience of the surrounding communities in the face of changing climate patterns and potential extreme weather events.
Year Completed |
1988 |
Dam Length |
380 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
EAST FORK BIG CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
6.4 |
Nid Storage |
68 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
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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.
East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 95