Upper Locust Creek W- 57 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: March 3, 2026
Located in Putnam County, Missouri, Upper Locust Creek W-57 is a flood risk reduction dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 2000.
Summary
This earth dam stands at 32 feet high and spans 460 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 79 acre-feet and a drainage area of 450 acres. The primary purpose of the dam is flood risk reduction, with additional benefits including fire protection, stock, and fish and wildlife pond support.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Upper Locust Creek W-57 serves as an essential infrastructure for water resource management in the region. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a structural height of 31 feet and a hydraulic height of 30 feet. While not currently rated for condition assessment, the dam is inspected every 5 years to ensure its continued effectiveness in mitigating flood risks in the area.
Owned by the local government and situated within the Rock Island District, Upper Locust Creek W-57 plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding community from potential flood events. The dam's strategic location along the TR-Locust Creek and its effective design by the Natural Resources Conservation Service demonstrate the commitment to sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in Putnam County, Missouri.
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Year Completed |
2000 |
Dam Length |
460 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LOCUST CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Drainage Area |
450 |
Nid Storage |
79 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
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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- 57