Lost Creek D-1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lost Creek D-1, also known as Lost Creek Watershed Site D-1 Dam, is a local government-owned structure located in Seneca, Missouri.


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Summary

Built in 1980 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 39 feet and spans 760 feet in length. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving to protect the surrounding area from potential inundation.

Sitting on McDougle Creek in Newton County, Lost Creek D-1 has a storage capacity of 53 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 10 acres. With a drainage area of 1044 acres and a maximum discharge of 1874 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow in the region. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam is in satisfactory condition and undergoes inspections every three years to ensure its safety and functionality.

In the event of emergencies, Lost Creek D-1 is equipped with slide gates for outlet control, while its uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet helps regulate excess water flow. Overall, this dam presents a moderate risk level and is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to uphold its integrity and protect the local community from potential flood risks.

Year Completed

1980

Dam Length

760

Dam Height

39

River Or Stream

MCDOUGLE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Drainage Area

1044

Nid Storage

53

Structural Height

37

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate)

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Rock

Nid Height

39
       
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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.