Tabo Creek Watershed Dam B-32 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Tabo Creek Watershed Dam B-32, located in Lafayette, Missouri, is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1968 for grade stabilization along the TR-BRUSH CR river.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet with a length of 600 feet, providing storage of 114 acre-feet of water to control water flow in the area. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, this dam serves its primary purpose effectively while also offering recreational opportunities with its surface area of 4 acres.
Managed by the local government, Tabo Creek Watershed Dam B-32 has not been rated for its condition assessment but is considered to be in a satisfactory state. Despite not being regulated or inspected by the state, the dam's uncontrolled spillway with a width of 50 feet ensures efficient water release during peak discharge events. While the dam does not have outlet gates or associated structures, it plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region and contributes to the overall climate resilience of the area with its strategic location and design.
As an essential part of the water infrastructure in the Kansas City District, Tabo Creek Watershed Dam B-32 stands as a testament to effective engineering and environmental stewardship. With its stone core and soil foundation, this dam exemplifies the balance between structural integrity and natural sustainability. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam serves as a captivating example of how human ingenuity can work in harmony with the environment to ensure the long-term resilience of our water systems.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BRUSH CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
30 |
Nid Storage |
114 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
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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.
Tabo Creek Watershed Dam B-32