East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E- 52 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 16, 2025
East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-52, located in Sullivan County, Missouri, is a crucial flood risk reduction structure designed and constructed by the USDA NRCS in 2004.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 33 feet with a hydraulic height of 32 feet, serving the primary purpose of flood risk reduction for the TR-East Locust Creek. With a drainage area of 170.24 square miles, the dam provides a storage capacity of 114.4 acre-feet, offering protection to the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
The dam's spillway, with a width of 30 feet, is uncontrolled, and the hazard potential is rated as low, indicating a relatively low risk associated with the structure. Despite being unregulated by the state, the dam's condition is not rated, and inspections are scheduled every five years. The dam's moderate risk assessment highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and potential risk management measures to ensure its continued effectiveness in mitigating flood risks in the region. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the engineering and ecological significance of East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-52 in safeguarding the local environment and community from potential flood hazards.
Year Completed |
2004 |
Dam Length |
275 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
TR-EAST LOCUST CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Drainage Area |
170.24 |
Nid Storage |
114.4 |
Structural Height |
40 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
40 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Chariton River At Novinger
|
71cfs |
Chariton River At Livonia
|
45cfs |
Medicine Creek Near Laredo
|
15cfs |
Locust Creek Near Linneus
|
36cfs |
Thompson River At Trenton
|
140cfs |
Chariton River Near Moulton
|
34cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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 Locust Creek Watershed Dam E- 52