East Yellow Creek H- 45 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 24, 2025
East Yellow Creek H- 45, located in Linn, Missouri, is an Earth-type dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 2001 for flood risk reduction along the TR-East Yellow river.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 24 feet with a hydraulic height of 22 feet and a structural height of 23 feet, spanning a length of 400 feet. With a storage capacity of 74 acre-feet and a drainage area of 210 acres, the dam serves its primary purpose effectively while also offering recreational opportunities with a surface area of 5 acres.
Managed by the Rock Island District, East Yellow Creek H- 45 has a low hazard potential and is not currently rated for condition assessment. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam has not undergone any modifications since its completion and is not subject to state regulation or inspection. With an uncontrolled spillway and no outlet gates, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain unspecified, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in mitigating flood risks in the region.
Year Completed |
2001 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-EAST YELLOW |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Drainage Area |
210 |
Nid Storage |
74 |
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 H- 45