Big Creek-Hurricane Creek H- 9 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Located in Carroll County, Missouri, Big Creek-Hurricane Creek H-9 is an Earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS to primarily reduce flood risk in the area.
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Summary
Completed in 2004, this dam stands at a height of 27 feet with a hydraulic height of 22 feet and a structural height of 27 feet. With a storage capacity of 120.05 acre-feet and a normal storage of 33.75 acre-feet, this dam serves to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
The dam spans a length of 616 feet and covers a surface area of 7.7 acres, with a drainage area of 275 square miles. With a maximum discharge of 161.2 cubic feet per second, the dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 24 feet. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the overall risk assessment for the dam is moderate (3), indicating a need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in flood risk reduction.
As a crucial infrastructure for the local government, the Big Creek-Hurricane Creek H-9 dam plays a vital role in safeguarding the community from potential flooding events along the TR-Hurricane Creek. With a focus on flood risk reduction and a design by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam exemplifies the importance of water resource management and climate resilience in protecting vulnerable areas from the impacts of extreme weather events.
Year Completed |
2004 |
Dam Length |
616 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-HURRICANE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Drainage Area |
275 |
Nid Storage |
120.05 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Grand River Near Sumner
|
223cfs |
Wakenda Creek At Carrollton
|
39cfs |
Grand River At Chillicothe
|
361cfs |
Shoal Creek Near Braymer Mo
|
0cfs |
Mussel Fork Near Musselfork
|
10cfs |
Locust Creek Near Linneus
|
31cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Big Creek-Hurricane Creek H- 9