Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R- 26
Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R- 26 is an earth dam located in Marion County, Missouri, built in 1999. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R- 26
The primary purpose of Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R- 26 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 Creek Sub District (local government). It impounds the Troublesome Creek.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 69 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 210 square miles. Completed in 1999, the structure is 27 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.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Marion |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Troublesome Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.94537, -91.73123 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 210 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 133 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TROUBLESOME CREEK SUB DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50954 |
| Federal ID | MO50954 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |