Big Creek-Hurricane Creek W- 2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 18, 2025

Big Creek-Hurricane Creek W-2 is a local government-owned earth dam located in Carroll County, Missouri.


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Summary

Designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 2004, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-WOLF CREEK. With a height of 26 feet and a length of 870 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 65.7 acre-feet and a drainage area of 115.2 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3.

This structure, managed by the Rock Island District of the USACE, features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 20 feet. The dam's condition is currently not rated, and it has not been inspected since November 2004. While there are no associated locks or outlet gates, the dam's maximum discharge capacity is 110.3 cubic feet per second. The risk management measures and emergency action plans for this dam are currently not specified, indicating a need for further evaluation and preparedness in the face of potential climate-related challenges. Water resource and climate enthusiasts would find this data on Big Creek-Hurricane Creek W-2 to be intriguing and a topic worthy of further exploration and discussion.

Year Completed

2004

Dam Length

870

Dam Height

23

River Or Stream

TR-WOLF CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2.8

Hydraulic Height

17

Drainage Area

115.2

Nid Storage

65.7

Structural Height

26

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

26
       
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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.