Moniteau Creek Ws Dam M- 49 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Moniteau Creek WS Dam M-49, located in Howard County, Missouri, plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction along the Moniteau Creek.
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Summary
Constructed in 2006 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and spans 430 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 85 acre-feet, the dam serves to mitigate the impact of heavy rainfall events and protect surrounding areas from potential flooding.
Despite its low hazard potential, Moniteau Creek WS Dam M-49 is considered to have a moderate risk level, denoting the importance of consistent monitoring and maintenance. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a maximum discharge rate of 266 cubic feet per second. While the structure's condition is currently not rated, its primary purpose of flood risk reduction underscores the critical role it plays in safeguarding the local community from water-related hazards.
Managed by the local government and falling under the jurisdiction of the St. Louis District, this dam serves as a testament to collaborative efforts in water resource management. With its strategic location in Rochport and its effective design by the USDA NRCS, Moniteau Creek WS Dam M-49 stands as a vital infrastructure for climate enthusiasts and water resource experts alike, highlighting the importance of sustainable flood control measures in a changing climate.
Year Completed |
2006 |
Dam Length |
430 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
MONITEAU CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
138 |
Nid Storage |
85 |
Structural Height |
33 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
33 |
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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- 49