Lost Creek Watershed Dam F-2 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Lost Creek Watershed Dam F-2, also known as Newton County Structure F-2 Dam, is a local government-owned earth dam located in Seneca, Missouri.
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Summary
Built in 1977 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves the primary purpose of debris control along TR-LOST CREEK. With a height of 32 feet and a length of 300 feet, it has a storage capacity of 112 acre-feet and a drainage area of 89.6 square miles.
Despite its relatively small surface area of 1 acre, Lost Creek Watershed Dam F-2 has a high hazard potential due to its uncontrolled spillway type. Although it has not been rated for condition assessment, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level. Emergency action plans were last revised in 2009, and the dam has not been inspected since 1980. With its stone core and soil foundation, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating the impacts of climate change in the region.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Lost Creek Watershed Dam F-2 to be an intriguing structure that highlights the importance of debris control in watershed management. As part of the larger conservation efforts by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam serves as a critical infrastructure for protecting the surrounding environment and communities from potential flood risks. Further research and monitoring of this dam's condition and risk assessment are essential to ensure its continued functionality and resilience in the face of changing climate patterns.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LOST CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Drainage Area |
89.6 |
Nid Storage |
112 |
Structural Height |
34 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
34 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Spring River Near Quapaw
|
455cfs |
Buffalo Creek At Tiff City
|
13cfs |
Shoal Creek Above Joplin
|
151cfs |
Tar Creek At 22nd Street Bridge
|
4cfs |
Elk River Near Tiff City
|
268cfs |
Indian Creek Near Lanagan
|
68cfs |
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.
Lost Creek Watershed Dam F-2