Moniteau Creek Ws Dam M- 25 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Moniteau Creek WS Dam M- 25, located in Howard County, Missouri, was completed in 2004 and serves as a vital structure for flood risk reduction along the Moniteau River.
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Summary
Owned by the local government and designed by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet with a hydraulic height of 30 feet and a structural height of 35 feet. With a storage capacity of 124.8 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, and it has a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. The spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 20 feet, and the dam is constructed primarily with stone core and soil foundation. Despite not being state regulated or inspected, the dam has not been rated for condition assessment. With a drainage area of 361 square miles and a maximum discharge of 172 cubic feet per second, Moniteau Creek WS Dam M- 25 remains a key infrastructure for managing water resources in the region.
Although the dam does not have outlet gates or associated structures, its strategic location in Rochepost, Missouri, ensures the protection of nearby communities from potential flooding risks. With its completion overseen by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and funded by federal agencies, this earth dam serves as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience strategies in the area.
Year Completed |
2004 |
Dam Length |
540 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
MONITEAU |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
39 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Drainage Area |
361 |
Nid Storage |
124.8 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
35 |
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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.
Moniteau Creek Ws Dam M- 25