Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 39-2

TR- TROUBLESOME CREEK· Audubon, Iowa· Built 1992· Earth· 25 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 39-2 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 19.3% in IA)
Dam Length631 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)
NID IDIA02638

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
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 Watershed Site 39-2?

Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 39-2 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 Watershed Site 39-2?

Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 39-2 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 Watershed Site 39-2 built?

Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 39-2 was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Watershed Site 39-2?

Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 39-2 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 39-2?

Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 39-2 has a dam height of 25 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.

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.