East Yellow Creek A- 55a Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
East Yellow Creek A-55a is a local government-owned earth dam located in Rothville, Missouri, designed by the USDA NRCS to primarily reduce flood risks in the area.
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Summary
Completed in 2003, this dam stands at a height of 22 feet and has a storage capacity of 114.5 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 32.7 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-East Yellow Creek and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock or small fish pond, fish and wildlife pond, in addition to flood risk reduction.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, East Yellow Creek A-55a has not been inspected since November 2004. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, this dam continues to serve as a vital infrastructure for managing water resources in the region. The dam's location in Sullivan County, Missouri, within the Rock Island District, highlights its significance in mitigating flood risks and enhancing water resource management efforts in the area. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find East Yellow Creek A-55a a fascinating example of sustainable infrastructure development in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
2003 |
Dam Length |
530 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-EAST YELLOW CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Drainage Area |
25.6 |
Nid Storage |
114.5 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
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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- 55a