Upper Locust Creek L-141 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Upper Locust Creek L-141 is a flood risk reduction structure located in Reger, Missouri, specifically designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 2008.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet, with a hydraulic height of 28 feet and a structural height of 32 feet, serving a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. With a storage capacity of 72.3 acre-feet and a surface area of 5 acres, it plays a crucial role in managing water levels and protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding.
Situated on the TR-LOCUST CREEK river or stream in Putnam County, Missouri, Upper Locust Creek L-141 serves multiple purposes beyond flood risk reduction, including fire protection, stock, or small fish pond, fish and wildlife pond. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, and it has not been inspected recently. The structure's risk assessment is moderate, making it a focal point for ongoing monitoring and potential risk management measures to ensure its continued effectiveness in protecting the community and ecosystem.
Overall, Upper Locust Creek L-141 stands as a vital infrastructure piece in the water resource management system of the region, providing essential flood protection and serving various ecological purposes. As part of the Natural Resources Conservation Service's portfolio, this earth dam highlights the intersection of engineering expertise, environmental stewardship, and community resilience in mitigating the impacts of climate change on water resources in the area.
Year Completed |
2008 |
Dam Length |
430 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LOCUST CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
180 |
Nid Storage |
72.3 |
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-141