Brushy Creek Tailings #2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 20, 2025

Brushy Creek Tailings #2 is a privately owned dam located in Reynolds County, Missouri, near the city of Centerville.


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Summary

Managed by the Tierra Group International Ltd, this dam sits along Lick Creek and is regulated by the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG. The dam stands at a height of 184 feet and has a storage capacity of 25,626 acre-feet, with a drainage area of 915 acres.

With a high hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Brushy Creek Tailings #2 poses a significant concern for both water resource and climate enthusiasts. Despite being in a state of "Not Rated" condition assessment, the dam meets state regulations and undergoes regular inspections. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with a maximum discharge capacity of 2,200 cubic feet per second.

Although the dam lacks certain emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps, the risk management measures for Brushy Creek Tailings #2 remain unspecified. With its strategic location and substantial storage capacity, this dam serves as a critical structure for water resource management in the region, highlighting the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance efforts to ensure its long-term stability and safety.

Dam Length

2450

Dam Height

184

River Or Stream

LICK CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Other

Surface Area

147

Drainage Area

915

Nid Storage

25626

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

184
       
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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.