East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-130

TR-EAST LOCUST CREEK· Sullivan, Missouri· Built 2005· Earth· 29 ft tall

Key Takeaway

East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-130 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 59.6% in MO)
Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage91 acre-ft
Normal Storage27 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area224 sq mi
Max Discharge127 cfs
Year Completed2005 (21 years old)
NID IDMO51494

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

LOCUST CREEK WS DISTRICT

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-130?

East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-130 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 East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-130?

East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-130 is owned by LOCUST CREEK WS DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-130 built?

East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-130 was completed in 2005, making it 21 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 East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-130?

East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-130 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-130?

East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-130 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.