Brushy Creek Tailings
TR BILLS CREEK·
Reynolds, Missouri·
Built 1970·
Earth·
205 ft tall
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 205 ft (taller than 100% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 509 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 69 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,067 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2000 |
| NID ID | MO30951 |
Safety Information
High Hazard
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: January 5, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Dam and Reservoir Safety Program
Ownership
The Doe Run Company
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Brushy Creek Tailings?
Brushy Creek Tailings is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Who owns Brushy Creek Tailings?
Brushy Creek Tailings is owned by The Doe Run Company (Private).
When was Brushy Creek Tailings last inspected?
Brushy Creek Tailings was last inspected on January 5, 2022.
When was Brushy Creek Tailings built?
Brushy Creek Tailings was completed in 1970, making it 56 years old.
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.