James River Assembly Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
The James River Assembly Dam, located in Huggins, Missouri, is a privately owned structure regulated by the state's Dam and Reservoir Safety Program.
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Summary
With a primary purpose of recreation, this earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 42.7 feet, serving as a key feature in the tributary to Burkhart Branch. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 93 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 108 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 8 acres and draining a 100-acre watershed.
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment, the James River Assembly Dam poses a high hazard potential, making regular inspections crucial for ensuring safety. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 10 feet and has no outlet gates. Although the last inspection was conducted in January 2016, the dam is scheduled for inspections every three years to monitor its structural integrity. In the event of an emergency, it is essential for stakeholders to have an updated Emergency Action Plan in place to effectively manage any risks associated with the dam.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the James River Assembly Dam presents an opportunity to explore the intersection of human-made structures and natural waterways in a recreational setting. As a vital component of the local landscape in Texas County, Missouri, this dam not only offers leisure activities but also highlights the importance of proper maintenance and regulation to mitigate potential hazards. With a moderate risk assessment rating, ongoing risk management measures and adherence to safety guidelines are crucial to ensuring the long-term sustainability and safety of this essential water resource infrastructure.
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
42.7 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB TO BURKHART BRANCH |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
41 |
Drainage Area |
100 |
Nid Storage |
108 |
Structural Height |
41 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
43 |
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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.
James River Assembly Dam