Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 34-1 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Located in Audubon, Iowa, Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 34-1 is a local government-owned earth dam completed in 1976 by the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
Primarily serving as a fire protection, stock, or small fish pond, this dam also plays a role in flood risk reduction. With a dam height of 28 feet and a storage capacity of 45 acre-feet, this structure covers a surface area of 2.9 acres and drains a 0.25 square mile watershed.
Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 34-1 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state agencies. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk rating due to its condition assessment not being rated. With a spillway type of uncontrolled, this structure is in need of further evaluation and monitoring to ensure its safety and effectiveness in managing water resources in the area. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find this site intriguing for its history, purpose, and regulatory oversight.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
550 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TROUBLESOME CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2.9 |
Drainage Area |
0.25 |
Nid Storage |
45 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
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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 34-1