West Fork Big Creek Dam B- 77 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
West Fork Big Creek Dam B-77, located in Harrison, Missouri, is a flood risk reduction structure constructed in 2006 by the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at 31 feet tall and stretches 480 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 54.5 acre-feet and a drainage area of 150 acres. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction and it is classified as having a low hazard potential.
With a spillway width of 20 feet and a controlled spillway type, West Fork Big Creek Dam B-77 is designed to handle a maximum discharge of 139.3 cubic feet per second. Despite its low hazard potential, a risk assessment has deemed the dam to have a very high risk level, warranting attention to its maintenance and monitoring. Although the dam is not currently regulated or inspected by the state, its construction and design by the USDA NRCS ensure its reliability in mitigating flood risks for the surrounding area. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam serves as a notable example of infrastructure designed to protect communities from potential flooding events.
Year Completed |
2006 |
Dam Length |
480 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
WEST FORK BIG CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Drainage Area |
150 |
Nid Storage |
54.5 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
31 |
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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.
West Fork Big Creek Dam B- 77