Blackberry Hay Farm Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Blackberry Hay Farm Dam, located in Asbury, Missouri, along Pond Creek, serves as a vital irrigation source for the area.


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Summary

Built in 1965, this private Earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a storage capacity of 1,712 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of irrigation, the dam also offers recreational opportunities to the community.

Despite being privately owned, Blackberry Hay Farm Dam has a high hazard potential due to its condition being not rated. The last inspection conducted in 1979 revealed the need for further assessment and potential risk management measures. While the dam has not been regulated or inspected by the state, its location and purpose highlight the importance of maintaining its structural integrity for both water resource security and public safety.

With its proximity to Little Rock District and its association with the USACE, Blackberry Hay Farm Dam offers a unique intersection of federal and private involvement in water resource management. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, ensuring the safety and functionality of dams like Blackberry Hay Farm becomes increasingly crucial for sustainable water management in the region.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

POND CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

160

Drainage Area

1680

Nid Storage

1712

Structural Height

20

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

20
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.