Tabo Creek Watershed Dam A-22 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Tabo Creek Watershed Dam A-22, located in Lafayette, Missouri, was completed in 1965 and serves as a vital structure for grade stabilization in the area.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 27 feet and a length of 675 feet, helps control the flow of Tabo Creek and provides a maximum storage capacity of 79 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is grade stabilization, and it boasts a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating.
Managed by the local government and designed by the USDA NRCS, Tabo Creek Watershed Dam A-22 plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding environment and water resources. With a surface area of 3 acres and a drainage area of 29 square miles, the dam also features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 50 feet. Despite not being state regulated, the dam is regularly inspected to ensure its structural integrity and functionality, showcasing its importance in safeguarding the community from potential flooding events.
With its strategic location in the Tabo Creek watershed and the dedication of local authorities in its maintenance, Tabo Creek Watershed Dam A-22 stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts. As a key element in the area's infrastructure, this earth dam continues to serve its purpose of grade stabilization while contributing to overall water conservation and environmental protection in Lafayette, Missouri.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
675 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TABO CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Drainage Area |
29 |
Nid Storage |
79 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |
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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 A-22