East Yellow Creek B- 72 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 18, 2025
East Yellow Creek B-72 is a flood risk reduction dam located in Chariton, Missouri, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 2001.
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Summary
The dam is primarily constructed of earth and stone, with a structural height of 23 feet and a hydraulic height of 21 feet. It serves the purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-East Yellow river and has a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, East Yellow Creek B-72 is an essential structure in managing water resources in the area. The dam has not been rated for condition assessment but is inspected regularly, with the last inspection conducted in November 2001. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 24 feet, and there are no outlet gates associated with the dam.
Despite not being regulated by the state, East Yellow Creek B-72 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and protecting the surrounding community. With its strategic location and design, the dam ensures the effective management of water resources and contributes to climate resilience in the region.
Year Completed |
2001 |
Dam Length |
570 |
Dam Height |
23.5 |
River Or Stream |
TR-EAST YELLOW |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Drainage Area |
236.8 |
Nid Storage |
120 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
24 |
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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.
East Yellow Creek B- 72