East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 29 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 11, 2025
East Fork Big Creek Dam E-29 in Harrison, Missouri, is a local government-owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1989 for flood risk reduction along the TR-East Fork Big Creek.
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Summary
The dam stands at 23 feet high and spans 500 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 89 acre-feet and a drainage area of 256 acres. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam has not been rated for its condition and lacks essential emergency action plan (EAP) preparations.
Located in the Rock Island District, East Fork Big Creek Dam E-29 features an uncontrolled spillway and stone core, sitting at coordinates 40.52370292 latitude and -93.94240277 longitude. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam serves as a critical infrastructure in protecting the local community from potential inundation. Though it has not been inspected recently and lacks an EAP, the dam's unique design and operational history make it an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in dam safety and management practices.
Year Completed |
1989 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
TR-EAST FORK BIG CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Drainage Area |
256 |
Nid Storage |
89 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
23 |
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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.
East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 29