Bill Brown Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Located in Tracy, Missouri, the Bill Brown Dam is a privately owned structure designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 2001.


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Summary

With a primary purpose of serving as a fish and wildlife pond, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a structural height of 32 feet, providing storage for up to 55 acre-feet of water. The dam also serves for grade stabilization and recreation purposes, with a surface area of 2.2 acres and a drainage area of 128 square miles.

The dam's low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment make it a reliable structure for water resource management in the area. The uncontrolled spillway, with a width of 10 feet, enables a maximum discharge of 8.3 cubic feet per second. Despite being privately owned, the Bill Brown Dam plays a crucial role in supporting local fish and wildlife populations while offering recreational opportunities for the community.

With its strategic location on the TR-Clear Branch-Platte River and under the jurisdiction of the Rock Island District, the Bill Brown Dam stands as a testament to sustainable water resource management. Designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam is not only a functional structure for conservation but also a recreational asset for the residents of Clay County, Missouri.

Year Completed

2001

Dam Length

578

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

TR-CLEAR BRANCH-PLATTE RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2.2

Hydraulic Height

28

Drainage Area

128

Nid Storage

55

Structural Height

32

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

32
       
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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.