Bear Creek Watershed Dam X- 3 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Bear Creek Watershed Dam X- 3, located in Scotland County, Missouri, was completed in 1980 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
This earth dam, standing at a height of 22 feet and stretching 740 feet in length, serves to manage the flow of the TR-Bear Creek and has a storage capacity of 250 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Managed by the local government and designed by the USDA NRCS, Bear Creek Watershed Dam X- 3 is classified as an uncontrolled spillway type structure with a spillway width of 30 feet. The dam's condition is currently rated as "Not Rated," indicating that further assessment may be needed to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood risk mitigation. Despite its low hazard potential, maintaining and monitoring this dam remains essential to safeguard the community and environment from potential risks associated with flooding.
While the dam has not been assessed for emergency preparedness, its location and design suggest a need for updated emergency action plans and risk management measures to be put in place. With a drainage area of 145.28 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 400 cubic feet per second, Bear Creek Watershed Dam X- 3 serves as a vital infrastructure in the region's water resource management efforts, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its resilience in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1980 |
Dam Length |
740 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Drainage Area |
145.28 |
Nid Storage |
250 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
22 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Fox River At Wayland
|
8cfs |
Des Moines River At Keosauqua
|
1800cfs |
Des Moines River At St. Francisville
|
1620cfs |
Wyaconda River Above Canton
|
13cfs |
Fox River At Bloomfield
|
7cfs |
Chariton River At Livonia
|
45cfs |
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.
Bear Creek Watershed Dam X- 3