East Yellow Creek A- 50

TR-EAST YELLOW CREEK· Sullivan, Missouri· Built 2003· Earth· 27 ft tall

Key Takeaway

East Yellow Creek A- 50 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 2003 and is 23 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 49% in MO)
Dam Length580 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage103 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area230 sq mi
Max Discharge132 cfs
Year Completed2003 (23 years old)
NID IDMO51315

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
Last Inspection: November 1, 2004
State Regulated: No

Ownership

EAST YELLOW CREEK WS DISTRICT

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of East Yellow Creek A- 50?

East Yellow Creek A- 50 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 Yellow Creek A- 50?

East Yellow Creek A- 50 is owned by EAST YELLOW CREEK WS DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was East Yellow Creek A- 50 built?

East Yellow Creek A- 50 was completed in 2003, making it 23 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 Yellow Creek A- 50?

East Yellow Creek A- 50 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 Yellow Creek A- 50?

East Yellow Creek A- 50 has a dam height of 27 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.

When was East Yellow Creek A- 50 last inspected?

East Yellow Creek A- 50 was last inspected on November 1, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.