Big Creek-Hurricane Creek M- 14 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Big Creek-Hurricane Creek M- 14 is a flood risk reduction dam located in Carroll, Missouri, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1993.
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Summary
The dam, primarily built for flood risk reduction, stands at a height of 24.1 feet with a hydraulic height of 22 feet and a structural height of 28 feet. It has a length of 696 feet and a storage capacity of 156 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 140.16 square miles.
The dam, made of earth with a stone core and soil foundation, spans the TR-Big Creek and is under the jurisdiction of the Rock Island District of the USACE. With a spillway width of 26 feet and a maximum discharge of 153 cubic feet per second, the dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite not being state-regulated, the dam plays a crucial role in managing flood risks in the area, demonstrating the importance of such infrastructure in mitigating the impacts of climate change on water resources.
While the dam's condition assessment is not rated, its emergency action plan status and risk management measures are not specified. Nevertheless, the Big Creek-Hurricane Creek M- 14 dam serves as a vital asset for the local government in Carroll, Missouri, highlighting the collaborative efforts between federal agencies like the USDA NRCS and the USACE in safeguarding communities against natural disasters and ensuring the sustainable management of water resources amidst changing climatic conditions.
Year Completed |
1993 |
Dam Length |
696 |
Dam Height |
24.1 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BIG CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4.8 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Drainage Area |
140.16 |
Nid Storage |
156 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Grand River Near Sumner
|
223cfs |
Grand River At Chillicothe
|
361cfs |
Shoal Creek Near Braymer Mo
|
0cfs |
Wakenda Creek At Carrollton
|
39cfs |
Locust Creek Near Linneus
|
31cfs |
Missouri River At Waverly
|
27800cfs |
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.
Big Creek-Hurricane Creek M- 14