Ralph Brooks Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Ralph Brooks, located in Polk County, Missouri, is a privately owned Earth dam constructed in 1971 primarily for irrigation purposes on TR SLAGLE CREEK.
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With a height of 24 feet and a storage capacity of 154 acre-feet, this dam serves as a crucial water resource for the surrounding area. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated", indicating a need for further evaluation and maintenance.
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers' Little Rock District, Ralph Brooks plays a vital role in water management and agricultural activities in the region. The dam's design features a Buttress core type and a surface area of 12 acres, contributing to a normal storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. While the dam has not been rated for its condition, its emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and inundation maps preparedness are currently undisclosed, suggesting a need for comprehensive risk management measures and updates to ensure public safety and environmental sustainability.
With its strategic location and significance for irrigation purposes, Ralph Brooks stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management in Missouri. As a privately owned structure, the dam's operation and maintenance are crucial for ensuring efficient water distribution and mitigating potential risks associated with its condition. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the role of dams like Ralph Brooks in supporting agricultural activities and maintaining ecological balance in the region.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR SLAGLE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Drainage Area |
266 |
Nid Storage |
154 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
24 |
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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.
Ralph Brooks