Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 49b
Key Takeaway
Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 49b is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 20.3% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,996 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 124 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
| NID ID | MO51362 |
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 WATERSHED DI
Local Government
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Low Hazard 24 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 49b?
Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 49b 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- 49b?
Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 49b is owned by TROUBLESOME CREEK WATERSHED DI (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 49b built?
Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 49b was completed in 2005, making it 21 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- 49b?
Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 49b 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- 49b?
Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 49b has a dam height of 24 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- 49b last inspected?
Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 49b was last inspected on June 3, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.