Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R- 33a

TR-TROUBLESOME CREEK· Marion, Missouri· Built 2006· Earth· 21 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R- 33a is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 13.3% in MO)
Dam Length930 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage66 acre-ft
Normal Storage18 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area26 sq mi
Max Discharge104 cfs
Year Completed2006 (20 years old)
NID IDMO51395

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: No

Ownership

TROUBLESOME CREEK WS DISTRICT

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R- 33a?

Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R- 33a 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 Creek Watershed Dam R- 33a?

Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R- 33a is owned by TROUBLESOME CREEK WS DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R- 33a built?

Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R- 33a was completed in 2006, making it 20 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 Creek Watershed Dam R- 33a?

Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R- 33a serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R- 33a?

Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R- 33a has a dam height of 21 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.