Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 60-1

TR-TROUBLESOME CR.· Guthrie, Iowa· Built 1984· Earth· 27 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 60-1 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 30.7% in IA)
Dam Length622 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Normal Storage28 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)
NID IDIA02247

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

Guthrie County SWCD

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 60-1?

Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 60-1 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 60-1?

Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 60-1 is owned by Guthrie County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 60-1 built?

Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 60-1 was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 60-1?

Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 60-1 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 Watershed Site 60-1?

Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 60-1 has a dam height of 27 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.