Mozingo Creek Watershed Site 17 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
Located in the picturesque Mozingo Creek Watershed in Nodaway, Missouri, Site 17 is a grade stabilization structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1994.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and spans 650 feet, with a storage capacity of 153 acre-feet to manage the flow of Mozingo Creek. The dam serves the primary purpose of grade stabilization and is primarily funded and designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Site 17 plays a vital role in mitigating potential flooding risks in the area. The dam's uncontrolled spillway, with a width of 50 feet, helps regulate water levels during periods of high discharge, ensuring the safety of downstream communities. Despite not being state-regulated, inspected, or permitted, the structure has proven effective in its grade stabilization function, contributing to the overall health and management of the Mozingo Creek watershed.
Year Completed |
1994 |
Dam Length |
650 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
MOZINGO CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
18 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Drainage Area |
1250 |
Nid Storage |
153 |
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.
Mozingo Creek Watershed Site 17