East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-90, located in Sullivan, Missouri, was completed in 1994 and is owned by the local government.
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This earth dam, designed by the USDA NRCS, serves primarily for flood risk reduction along the TR-East Locust Creek. With a height of 26 feet and a length of 580 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 130 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 9 acres.
Managed by the Rock Island District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, this dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. The spillway, with a width of 40 feet, is uncontrolled, and there are no outlet gates. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, it undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. Overall, East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-90 plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from flooding and demonstrates effective collaboration between local and federal agencies in water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
Year Completed |
1994 |
Dam Length |
580 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-EAST LOCUST CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
281.6 |
Nid Storage |
130 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
31 |
Chariton River At Novinger
|
81cfs |
Locust Creek Near Linneus
|
32cfs |
Medicine Creek Near Laredo
|
16cfs |
Chariton River At Livonia
|
45cfs |
Thompson River At Trenton
|
153cfs |
Long Branch Creek Near Atlanta
|
0cfs |