Tabo Creek Watershed Dam E-30 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Tabo Creek Watershed Dam E-30, located in Lafayette, Missouri, serves as a critical structure for grade stabilization along the TR-Little Tabo Creek.
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Summary
Constructed in 1967 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and has a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam plays a pivotal role in managing water resources in the area.
The dam's primary purpose is grade stabilization, and it features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 60 feet. Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam has not undergone a condition assessment and is currently rated as "Not Rated." With a drainage area of 310 square miles, the dam contributes to flood control and water conservation efforts in the region, showcasing its importance in water resource management.
Owned by the local government and operated by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Tabo Creek Watershed Dam E-30 stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts to safeguard water resources and mitigate potential risks in the face of changing climate patterns. As a key structure in the Kansas City District, this dam serves as a vital component of the watershed's infrastructure, highlighting the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
535 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LITTLE TABO CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Drainage Area |
310 |
Nid Storage |
54 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
23 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Missouri River At Waverly
|
28300cfs |
Wakenda Creek At Carrollton
|
40cfs |
Crooked River Near Richmond
|
3cfs |
Blackwater River At Blue Lick
|
38cfs |
Little Blue River Near Lake City
|
15cfs |
Shoal Creek Near Braymer Mo
|
1cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Tabo Creek Watershed Dam E-30