East Yellow Creek A- 61 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Crist Dam East Yellow Creek A- 58
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
East Yellow Creek A-61 is a local government-owned earth dam located in Rothville, Missouri, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
Constructed in 2008 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a hydraulic height of 27 feet. With a storage capacity of 100.5 acre-feet, it serves multiple purposes such as fire protection, stock or small fish pond, fish and wildlife pond, in addition to flood risk reduction.
Situated on the TR-East Yellow Creek, this structure has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "not rated" in terms of condition assessment. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type and outlet gates, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. With a drainage area of 32 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. While it does not have a regulatory agency or inspection in place, East Yellow Creek A-61 remains a significant asset for the region in terms of water management and flood protection.
Overall, East Yellow Creek A-61 is a vital infrastructure for flood risk reduction in Sullivan County, Missouri. With its multiple purposes and moderate risk assessment, this dam continues to play a key role in water resource management in the region. While its condition assessment is currently not rated, ongoing monitoring and maintenance will ensure the effectiveness of this structure in safeguarding the local community from potential water-related hazards.
Year Completed |
2008 |
Dam Length |
675 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-EAST YELLOW CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Drainage Area |
32 |
Nid Storage |
100.5 |
Structural Height |
36 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
36 |
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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 A- 61