Irene Hidritch Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 9, 2025

Irene Hidritch is a privately owned earth dam located in Washington, Missouri, along the TR-Boeuf Creek.


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Summary

Built in 2003 by the USDA NRCS, this structure serves a variety of purposes, with a primary purpose classified as 'Other'. The dam stands at a height of 27 feet and has a total length of 282 feet, providing a storage capacity of 76 acre-feet and a drainage area of 236.8 square miles.

With a hazard potential rated as 'Low' and a condition assessment marked as 'Not Rated', Irene Hidritch poses a moderate risk, as indicated by the data. The spillway type is labeled as 'Uncontrolled' with a width of 18 feet, while the outlet gates are also uncontrolled. Despite the lack of recent assessments and emergency preparedness measures, the dam continues to operate safely within specified guidelines and regulations.

The St. Louis District oversees Irene Hidritch, ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Located in Franklin County, Missouri, this dam is maintained by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and remains a vital component of water resource management in the region. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Irene Hidritch represents a significant infrastructure contributing to the overall environmental sustainability of the area.

Year Completed

2003

Dam Length

282

Dam Height

27

River Or Stream

TR-BOEUF CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5

Hydraulic Height

26

Drainage Area

236.8

Nid Storage

76

Structural Height

25

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

27
       
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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.