Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam S- 89
Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam S- 89 is an earth dam located in Lewis County, Missouri, built in 1995. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam S- 89
The primary purpose of Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam S- 89 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 Troublesome Ck Subdistrict (local government). It impounds the Troublesome Creek near Lewistown.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,100 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 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 06/11/1999. That was over 26 years ago.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Lewis |
| Nearest City | Lewistown |
| River/Stream | Troublesome Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.95392, -91.82149 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,100 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 323 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TROUBLESOME CK SUBDISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/11/1999 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50908 |
| Federal ID | MO50908 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |