Upper Locust Creek W- 75 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Upper Locust Creek W-75 is a key flood risk reduction structure located in Putnam, Missouri.
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Summary
Constructed in 1993 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 33.1 feet high and spans 498 feet in length, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-West Fork Locust Creek. With a storage capacity of 117 acre-feet and a drainage area of 490 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood hazards in the area.
Managed by local government authorities, Upper Locust Creek W-75 has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment score of 3. Despite not being state regulated or inspected, this dam remains in a not rated condition assessment. With an uncontrolled spillway type and no outlet gates, this structure is designed to effectively manage floodwaters while ensuring the safety of nearby communities. Although not USACE managed, Upper Locust Creek W-75 serves as a vital infrastructure for flood control in the region.
With its strategic location in Browning, Missouri, Upper Locust Creek W-75 represents a collaborative effort between federal and local agencies to safeguard the community from potential flood events. As a significant component of the flood risk reduction system, this dam exemplifies the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in protecting vulnerable areas from natural disasters.
Year Completed |
1993 |
Dam Length |
498 |
Dam Height |
33.1 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WEST FORK LOCUST CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
31 |
Drainage Area |
490 |
Nid Storage |
117 |
Structural Height |
34 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
34 |
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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.
Upper Locust Creek W- 75