Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 55

TROUBLESOME CREEK· Knox, Missouri· Built 1992· Earth· 21 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Fish And Wildlife Pond Local Government

Key Takeaway

Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 55 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 13.3% in MO)
Dam Length567 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage86 acre-ft
Normal Storage23 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area145 sq mi
Max Discharge150 cfs
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)
NID IDMO50931

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: September 15, 1998
State Regulated: No

Ownership

TROUBLESOME CK SUBDISTRICT

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 55?

Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 55 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- 55?

Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 55 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- 55 built?

Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 55 was completed in 1992, making it 34 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- 55?

Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 55 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, 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- 55?

Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 55 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.

When was Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 55 last inspected?

Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 55 was last inspected on September 15, 1998. 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.