Big Creek-Hurricane Creek B- 10 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 19, 2025

Big Creek-Hurricane Creek B-10 is a privately owned earth dam located in Carroll, Missouri, designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.


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Summary

Completed in 2005, this dam stands at a height of 25.8 feet and has a hydraulic height of 25 feet, with a storage capacity of 136 acre-feet. The dam stretches 875 feet in length and covers a surface area of 2.8 acres, serving the drainage area of 64 square miles and handling a maximum discharge of 201.2 cubic feet per second.

Despite being classified as low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is moderate (3), indicating a level of risk management required. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 30 feet and has no outlet gates. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam has not undergone any modifications since its completion. With its location in the Rock Island District and the oversight of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Big Creek-Hurricane Creek B-10 remains a crucial infrastructure for flood control in the area, contributing to the overall water resource management efforts in Missouri.

Year Completed

2005

Dam Length

875

Dam Height

25.8

River Or Stream

TRIB. BIG CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2.8

Hydraulic Height

25

Drainage Area

64

Nid Storage

136

Structural Height

26

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

26
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.