Donnie Poore Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Dye Lake Dam Dodge Lake Dam-Sect 32
Last Updated: December 16, 2025
Donnie Poore Dam, located in Monroe, Missouri, along the TR-Crooked Creek, is an impressive Earth-type structure completed in 2008 by the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
With a height of 27 feet and a length of 301 feet, this dam serves primarily for Grade Stabilization purposes, holding a maximum storage capacity of 60.04 acre-feet. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, with a width of 10 feet, and it boasts a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating.
Owned privately and not regulated by the state, Donnie Poore Dam stands as a testament to innovative engineering and sustainable water resource management. Despite its uncontrolled outlet gates, the dam remains in good condition, not yet rated for assessment. Although not under the jurisdiction of any state regulatory agency, this dam plays a crucial role in the local ecosystem by stabilizing the grade and controlling the flow of water in Crooked Creek. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Donnie Poore Dam serves as a fascinating example of environmental stewardship and effective dam construction in the heart of Missouri's countryside.
Year Completed |
2008 |
Dam Length |
301 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CROOKED CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
24 |
Nid Storage |
60.04 |
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.
Donnie Poore Dam