Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R- 43
Key Takeaway
Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R- 43 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 2003 and is 23 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 495 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 461 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 166 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
| NID ID | MO51156 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
TROUBLESOME CREEK WS DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R- 43?
Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R- 43 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- 43?
Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R- 43 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- 43 built?
Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R- 43 was completed in 2003, making it 23 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- 43?
Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R- 43 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- 43?
Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R- 43 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.
When was Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R- 43 last inspected?
Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R- 43 was last inspected on August 8, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.