Big Creek-Hurricane Creek B- 43 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 18, 2025

Big Creek-Hurricane Creek B- 43 is a local government-owned dam located in Carroll, Missouri, designed by the USDA NRCS.


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Summary

Completed in 2005, this earth dam stands at 26 feet tall and spans 680 feet in length, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along TR-BRIDGE CREEK. With a storage capacity of 184.9 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 29.3 acre-feet, the dam serves a drainage area of 138 square miles, with a maximum discharge rate of 671.6 cubic feet per second.

Despite its low hazard potential, Big Creek-Hurricane Creek B- 43 is rated as having a moderate risk level of 3, with a condition assessment of "Not Rated". This uncontrolled spillway dam features stone core and soil foundation, with an associated surface area of 3.4 acres. While it does not have a state regulatory agency overseeing its operations or inspections, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region. With a focus on flood risk reduction, this dam stands as a testament to collaborative efforts in water resource management in Missouri.

Year Completed

2005

Dam Length

680

Dam Height

19

River Or Stream

TR-BRIDGE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3.4

Hydraulic Height

16

Drainage Area

138

Nid Storage

184.9

Structural Height

26

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

26
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.