South Meadows Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
South Meadows Dam, located in Sullivan, Missouri, serves multiple purposes including fire protection and providing a small fish pond.
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Summary
Completed in 1993, this private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a storage capacity of 360 acre-feet. The dam is situated on a tributary to Long Branch and is under the jurisdiction of the Rock Island District.
Despite its low hazard potential, South Meadows Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and there is no information available on its emergency action plan or risk management measures. The dam is not regulated by the state and has not undergone recent inspections. This structure is a vital resource for the local community, providing water storage and protection against fire emergencies, but its lack of recent assessments raises concerns for potential risks and safety measures that may need to be addressed in the future.
Year Completed |
1993 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB TO LONG BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
30 |
Nid Storage |
360 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Locust Creek Near Linneus
|
31cfs |
Medicine Creek Near Laredo
|
18cfs |
Chariton River At Novinger
|
73cfs |
Grand River Near Sumner
|
223cfs |
Thompson River At Trenton
|
152cfs |
Long Branch Creek Near Atlanta
|
0cfs |
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.
South Meadows Dam