Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T-124

HAWKINS BRANCH· Knox, Missouri· Built 1995· Earth· 23 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T-124 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 18% in MO)
Dam Length560 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage116 acre-ft
Normal Storage28 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area26 sq mi
Max Discharge144 cfs
Year Completed1995 (31 years old)
NID IDMO50907

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 6, 1999
State Regulated: No

Ownership

TROUBLESOME CK SUBDISTRICT

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T-124?

Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T-124 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 T-124?

Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T-124 is owned by TROUBLESOME CK SUBDISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T-124 built?

Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T-124 was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 T-124?

Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T-124 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 T-124?

Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T-124 has a dam height of 23 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 T-124 last inspected?

Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T-124 was last inspected on October 6, 1999. 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.