East Yellow Creek B- 36 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 16, 2025
East Yellow Creek B- 36, located in Linn, Missouri, is a flood risk reduction dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 2004.
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Summary
With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, this earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and has a hydraulic height of 16 feet, providing critical protection to the surrounding area along the TR-East Yellow Creek. The dam has a storage capacity of 114.2 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 32.3 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 5 acres and serving a drainage area of 96 square miles.
Despite being categorized as low hazard potential, East Yellow Creek B- 36 plays a crucial role in mitigating flooding risks in the region, with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 30 feet and has not been inspected since its completion in 2004. While the condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," the dam remains an essential infrastructure for managing water resources and climate challenges in the area. This dam is a testament to the ongoing efforts to safeguard communities against the impacts of extreme weather events and ensure sustainable water management practices in Missouri.
Year Completed |
2004 |
Dam Length |
725 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
TR-EAST YELLOW CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Drainage Area |
96 |
Nid Storage |
114.2 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
23 |
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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- 36