Big Creek-Hurricane Creek B- 37

TR-BIG CREEK· Carroll, Missouri· Built 2009· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Big Creek-Hurricane Creek B- 37 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 2009 and is 17 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 59.6% in MO)
Dam Length910 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage144 acre-ft
Normal Storage38 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area159 sq mi
Max Discharge173 cfs
Year Completed2009 (17 years old)
NID IDMO51551

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

BIG CREEK-HURRICANE CREEK WS DISTRICT

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Big Creek-Hurricane Creek B- 37?

Big Creek-Hurricane Creek B- 37 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Big Creek-Hurricane Creek B- 37?

Big Creek-Hurricane Creek B- 37 is owned by BIG CREEK-HURRICANE CREEK WS DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Big Creek-Hurricane Creek B- 37 built?

Big Creek-Hurricane Creek B- 37 was completed in 2009, making it 17 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Big Creek-Hurricane Creek B- 37?

Big Creek-Hurricane Creek B- 37 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Big Creek-Hurricane Creek B- 37?

Big Creek-Hurricane Creek B- 37 has a dam height of 29 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.