Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 10d

TR-HICKORY· Newton, Missouri· Built 2002· Earth· 26 ft tall
High Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 10d is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 43.5% in MO)
Dam Length455 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage38 acre-ft
Normal Storage4 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area38 sq mi
Max Discharge1,332 cfs
Year Completed2002 (24 years old)
NID IDMO51150

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

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

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: September 25, 2002
State Regulated: No

Ownership

CITY OF NEOSHO

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 10d?

Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 10d is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 10d?

Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 10d is owned by CITY OF NEOSHO (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 10d built?

Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 10d was completed in 2002, making it 24 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 Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 10d?

Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 10d 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 Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 10d?

Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 10d has a dam height of 26 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 Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 10d last inspected?

Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 10d was last inspected on September 25, 2002. 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.