Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 80-2 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 80-2, located in Audubon, Iowa, is a vital earth dam completed in 1975 with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond, as well as flood risk reduction.
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Summary
Managed by the local government and designed by the USDA NRCS, this site plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, this dam provides essential storage capacity of 252 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 5.9 acres.
Despite its importance, Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 80-2 has not been rated for its condition assessment, indicating a need for further evaluation and monitoring. While it meets state regulations and inspection requirements, there is room for improvement in terms of emergency preparedness and risk management measures. With the potential to impact the surrounding community positively through effective water resource management, ongoing attention and investment in this dam are essential for ensuring its continued functionality and safety in the face of changing climate conditions.
In the face of climate change and increasing water resource challenges, Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 80-2 serves as a critical infrastructure for the local community in Atlantic, Iowa. With a focus on fire protection, flood risk reduction, and water storage, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating potential risks and ensuring water security for the area. As efforts continue to enhance emergency preparedness and risk management measures, the significance of this site in maintaining a sustainable water supply and ecosystem health cannot be overstated.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
505 |
Dam Height |
43 |
River Or Stream |
TR-NISHNABOTNA |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5.9 |
Drainage Area |
0.44 |
Nid Storage |
252 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
43 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 80-2