West Fork Big Creek Dam P- 29 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 12, 2025

West Fork Big Creek Dam P-29, located in Bridgeport, Missouri, was completed in 2003 by the USDA NRCS.


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Summary

This earth dam, primarily designed for flood risk reduction, stands at a height of 20 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet. The dam, situated on the TR-Little Polecat river, serves to mitigate potential flooding in the area, with a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment.

With a structural height of 21 feet and a length of 540 feet, the West Fork Big Creek Dam P-29 is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. Although it has not been rated for condition assessment, the dam has a designated inspection frequency of once per year. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment remains moderate, indicating the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in flood risk reduction. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find the construction and operation details of this dam both informative and relevant to their interests in sustainable water management practices.

Year Completed

2003

Dam Length

540

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

TR-LITTLE POLECAT

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

13

Hydraulic Height

19

Drainage Area

571

Nid Storage

68

Structural Height

21

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

21
       
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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.