East Yellow Creek B- 28 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Mccallum Dam East Yellow Creek B- 31
Last Updated: December 24, 2025
East Yellow Creek B-28 is a flood risk reduction dam located in Linn, Missouri, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 2004.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and has a hydraulic height of 14 feet, providing critical protection to the surrounding area along the TR-East Yellow Creek. With a storage capacity of 80.2 acre-feet and a drainage area of 19.2 square miles, the dam plays a vital role in mitigating flood risks and ensuring the safety of the community.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, East Yellow Creek B-28 has not been rated for its condition as of yet. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 26 feet and has no outlet gates. While the dam has not undergone any modifications since its completion, regular inspections are conducted to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. With a focus on flood risk reduction, this dam serves as a key infrastructure for water resource management in the region, highlighting the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of climate variability and change.
Managed by the local government in partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, East Yellow Creek B-28 stands as a testament to collaborative efforts in safeguarding communities against flood hazards. With a surface area of 2 acres and a normal storage capacity of 23.3 acre-feet, the dam provides essential protection to the area while also supporting ecological resilience and water resource sustainability. As climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates, it is crucial to recognize the significance of infrastructure like East Yellow Creek B-28 in building resilience to climate change impacts and ensuring the long-term health of water systems in the region.
Year Completed |
2004 |
Dam Length |
545 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-EAST YELLOW CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Drainage Area |
19.2 |
Nid Storage |
80.2 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
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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.
East Yellow Creek B- 28