East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-147 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Haggard Dam Ronda Connor Dam
Last Updated: December 17, 2025
Located in Sullivan, Missouri, the East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-147 serves as a crucial structure for flood risk reduction in the area.
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Summary
Built in 2005 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet, with a hydraulic height of 30 feet and a structural height of 32 feet. With a storage capacity of 111 acre-feet, this dam plays a vital role in managing water flow and protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding.
Covering a drainage area of 236.8 square miles, the East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-147 has a normal storage capacity of 33.2 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 140.3 cubic feet per second. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 30 feet, ensuring efficient water release during peak flow periods. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, prompting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood control.
Owned and operated by the local government, this water resource structure serves multiple purposes, including fire protection, stock and fish ponds, as well as wildlife habitat enhancement. With its strategic location along the TR-East Locust Creek, the East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-147 stands as a testament to successful collaboration between government agencies and community stakeholders in safeguarding against the impacts of climate change and water resource management in Missouri.
Year Completed |
2005 |
Dam Length |
420 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
TR-EAST LOCUST CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Drainage Area |
236.8 |
Nid Storage |
111 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Locust Creek Near Linneus
|
32cfs |
Medicine Creek Near Laredo
|
16cfs |
Chariton River At Novinger
|
81cfs |
Thompson River At Trenton
|
153cfs |
Grand River At Chillicothe
|
361cfs |
Grand River Near Sumner
|
220cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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 Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-147