East Yellow Creek A- 44 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
East Yellow Creek A-44 is a flood risk reduction dam located in Sullivan, Missouri.
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Summary
Constructed in 2004 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a hydraulic height of 17 feet. With a storage capacity of 78.9 acre-feet, it serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock or small fish pond, fish and wildlife pond, and flood risk reduction.
Situated on TR-East Yellow Creek, this dam has a drainage area of 121.6 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 22.5 acre-feet. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type, the hazard potential is rated low with a moderate risk assessment of 3. The dam is not currently regulated by the state and is inspected every 5 years, with the last assessment conducted in November 2004. Overall, East Yellow Creek A-44 serves as a vital structure in managing water resources and protecting against potential flooding in the region.
Owned by the local government, East Yellow Creek A-44 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and ensuring the safety of the surrounding area. With its strategic location in Rothville, Missouri, this dam provides valuable storage capacity and serves various purposes beyond flood risk reduction. As an integral part of the water resource infrastructure, it reflects the importance of proactive measures in climate resilience and disaster preparedness for communities in the region.
Year Completed |
2004 |
Dam Length |
650 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-EAST YELLOW CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Drainage Area |
121.6 |
Nid Storage |
78.9 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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 A- 44