Brushy Creek Mill Res. Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 20, 2025

Brushy Creek Mill Reservoir Dam, located in Reynolds County, Missouri, is a privately owned structure that serves as a vital water supply source in the region.


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Summary

Completed in 1972, this earth dam stands at a height of 100 feet and has a length of 500 feet, with a storage capacity of 370 acre-feet. The dam is regulated and inspected by the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROGRAM, ensuring that it meets all safety standards for water resource management.

With a significant hazard potential but a satisfactory condition assessment, the Brushy Creek Mill Reservoir Dam is a key piece of infrastructure for water supply purposes in the area. It is situated on TR BILLS CREEK and is under the jurisdiction of the state of Missouri, with regular inspections conducted to ensure its integrity. Despite its notable hazard potential, the dam has been deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in 2007.

The Brushy Creek Mill Reservoir Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in Reynolds County, providing a reliable source of water for the surrounding community. With its significant storage capacity and strategic location, this dam serves as a vital asset for water supply purposes in the region, highlighting the importance of maintaining and regulating such infrastructure for climate resiliency and water security.

Year Completed

1972

Dam Length

500

Dam Height

100

River Or Stream

TR BILLS CREEK

Surface Area

13

Drainage Area

86

Nid Storage

370

Structural Height

100

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

100
       
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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.