Troublesome Cr Watershad Site 36-4

TR- TROUBLESOME CREEK· Audubon, Iowa· Built 1985· Earth· 30 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Troublesome Cr Watershad Site 36-4 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 48.2% in IA)
Dam Length640 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage399 acre-ft
Normal Storage86 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1985 (41 years old)
NID IDIA02330

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: October 7, 1992
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IOWA DNR

Ownership

Audubon County SWCD

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Troublesome Cr Watershad Site 36-4?

Troublesome Cr Watershad Site 36-4 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 Troublesome Cr Watershad Site 36-4?

Troublesome Cr Watershad Site 36-4 is owned by Audubon County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Troublesome Cr Watershad Site 36-4 built?

Troublesome Cr Watershad Site 36-4 was completed in 1985, making it 41 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 Troublesome Cr Watershad Site 36-4?

Troublesome Cr Watershad Site 36-4 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Troublesome Cr Watershad Site 36-4?

Troublesome Cr Watershad Site 36-4 has a dam height of 30 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 Troublesome Cr Watershad Site 36-4 last inspected?

Troublesome Cr Watershad Site 36-4 was last inspected on October 7, 1992. 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.