Moniteau Creek Ws Dam M- 65 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Moniteau Creek WS Dam M- 65 is a local government-owned earth dam in Rochport, Missouri, designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 2006 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Moniteau Creek.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 24.3 feet with a hydraulic height of 24 feet and a structural height of 29 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet and a normal storage of 26 acre-feet. With a surface area of 11 acres and a drainage area of 538 square miles, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3 and a low hazard potential.
Despite being uncontrolled, the dam's spillway has a width of 20 feet to manage a maximum discharge of 178 cubic feet per second. The condition assessment of the dam is currently not rated, but it has not undergone any modifications since its completion. With no state regulation or permitting required, Moniteau Creek WS Dam M- 65 is not under the jurisdiction of the state regulatory agency, ensuring that the local government retains full control over its operations and maintenance. Overall, this dam serves as a vital infrastructure for flood control in the region, contributing to the overall water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the area.
Year Completed |
2006 |
Dam Length |
390 |
Dam Height |
24.3 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MONITEAU CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
538 |
Nid Storage |
78 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |
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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- 65