Whitney Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
Whitney Dam, located in Schuyler, Missouri, along TR-BATTLE CREEK, was completed in 1991 and is privately owned.
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Summary
The primary purpose of this Earth dam is grade stabilization, with additional purposes including fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam has a height of 28 feet and a length of 395 feet, providing a storage capacity of 76 acre-feet and serving a drainage area of 830 acres.
Despite being classified as low hazard potential and in moderate risk based on a rating of 3, Whitney Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 14 feet and no outlet gates. Even though the dam is not regulated or inspected by state agencies, it plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area while also supporting various activities like stock breeding and fire protection. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Whitney Dam represents a unique engineering feat that contributes to environmental sustainability and local community resilience.
Year Completed |
1991 |
Dam Length |
395 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BATTLE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
830 |
Nid Storage |
76 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
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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.
Whitney Dam