Owl Creek Estates Dam #1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 15, 2025

Owl Creek Estates Dam #1, situated in Warren, Missouri, is a privately owned structure that serves as a recreational resource for the local community.


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Summary

Constructed in 1970, the earth dam stands at a height of 41 feet and spans a length of 480 feet, providing a storage capacity of 129 acre-feet. The dam, located along the TR-OWL CREEK stream, is regulated and inspected by the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG in Missouri, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations.

With a hazard potential rated as high and a moderate risk assessment, Owl Creek Estates Dam #1 has been deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in 2011. Despite its age, the dam continues to provide valuable recreational opportunities, covering a surface area of 10 acres and offering a maximum discharge capacity of 560 cubic feet per second. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk management measures are currently undisclosed, indicating potential areas for improvement in ensuring the safety and resilience of this vital water resource in the face of changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

1970

Dam Length

480

Dam Height

41

River Or Stream

TR-OWL CREEK

Surface Area

10

Drainage Area

196

Nid Storage

129

Structural Height

42

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

42
       
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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.