Upper Locust Creek L- 83 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 11, 2025
Upper Locust Creek L- 83, located in Browning, Missouri, is a local government-owned earth dam designed by USDA NRCS in 2006 for flood risk reduction along the TR-Locust Creek.
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Summary
This structure stands at a height of 25 feet with a hydraulic height of 24 feet and a structural height of 32 feet, providing a normal storage capacity of 17 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 54.9 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 196 acres, the dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock or small fish pond, fish and wildlife pond, and flood risk reduction.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 20 feet and outlet gates that are also uncontrolled. While its hazard potential is rated as low, the risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level (3). The dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, and there is no established emergency action plan (EAP) or inundation maps prepared. Despite these factors, Upper Locust Creek L- 83 plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region and contributes to the overall environmental and flood control efforts in the area. Its design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service reflect a commitment to sustainable water management practices.
Year Completed |
2006 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LOCUST CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
196 |
Nid Storage |
54.9 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
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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.
Upper Locust Creek L- 83