East Yellow Creek W- 37 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
East Yellow Creek W- 37, located in Rothville, Missouri, is a flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 2006.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 33 feet, with a hydraulic height of 33 feet and a structural height of 38 feet. It serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock or small fish pond, fish and wildlife pond, and flood risk reduction, with a storage capacity of 134.4 acre-feet and a drainage area of 217.6 acres.
The dam has a spillway width of 30 feet and is classified as having a low hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment of 3. It is not currently rated for condition assessment, and there are no inspection or emergency action plan details available. The surrounding area covers approximately 5 acres with a normal storage capacity of 41.3 acre-feet. Despite not being regulated by the state, East Yellow Creek W- 37 plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.
Owned by the local government, this dam on the TR-East Yellow Creek river/stream has a stone core and soil foundation, with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates. Despite its remote location, it serves as an essential structure for flood risk reduction in the area. With its strategic design and purposeful function, East Yellow Creek W- 37 stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Missouri.
Year Completed |
2006 |
Dam Length |
505 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
TR-EAST YELLOW CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
33 |
Drainage Area |
217.6 |
Nid Storage |
134.4 |
Structural Height |
38 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
38 |
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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.
East Yellow Creek W- 37