Bill Holida Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Bill Holida, located in Wayne County, Missouri, is a privately-owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.


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Summary

Completed in 1995, this dam stands at a height of 25 feet and spans 420 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 106 acre-feet. The dam sits on TR-Bear Creek, within the St. Louis District, and serves multiple purposes including grade stabilization and recreation.

Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Bill Holida is considered to have a moderate risk level. It features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 19 feet and has a normal storage capacity of 62 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 2.2 acres. The dam has not been assessed for condition and does not currently have an Emergency Action Plan in place, leaving room for improvement in terms of risk management measures.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Bill Holida intriguing due to its unique design and multi-purpose functionality. With its location in a flood-prone area and the potential for moderate risk, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of proper infrastructure maintenance and emergency preparedness in mitigating the impacts of natural disasters on local communities.

Year Completed

1995

Dam Length

420

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

TR-BEAR CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2.2

Hydraulic Height

24

Drainage Area

32

Nid Storage

106

Structural Height

31

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

31
       
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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.