East Yellow Creek H- 27
East Yellow Creek H- 27 is an earth dam located in Linn County, Missouri, built in 1998. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About East Yellow Creek H- 27
The primary purpose of East Yellow Creek H- 27 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by East Yellow Creek Subdistrict (local government). It impounds the Hamilton Branch near Rothville.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 440 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 125 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 220 square miles. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 06/02/1999. That was over 26 years ago.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Linn |
| Nearest City | Rothville |
| River/Stream | Hamilton Branch |
| Coordinates | 39.97518, -92.89641 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 220 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 181 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | EAST YELLOW CREEK SUBDISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/02/1999 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50827 |
| Federal ID | MO50827 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |