Big Creek-Hurricane Creek M- 19 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 19, 2025

Big Creek-Hurricane Creek M- 19 is a local government-owned earth dam located in Livingston County, Missouri, designed by USDA NRCS in 1996 for flood risk reduction along the TR-Big Creek.


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Summary

With a dam height of 23 feet and a hydraulic height of 21 feet, the structure spans 710 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 211 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment.

The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 36 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction, operating under the jurisdiction of the Rock Island District of the USACE. While the structure has not undergone recent inspections or condition assessments, it remains an essential component of the local flood control infrastructure, with a normal storage capacity of 57 acre-feet and a drainage area of 110.08 square miles. As a key element in managing water resources in the area, Big Creek-Hurricane Creek M- 19 plays a crucial role in mitigating potential flood risks and ensuring the safety of nearby communities.

Year Completed

1996

Dam Length

710

Dam Height

23

River Or Stream

TR-BIG CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3.9

Hydraulic Height

21

Drainage Area

110.08

Nid Storage

211

Structural Height

21

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

23
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.