Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 50-1 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Troublesome Creek Watershed Site 50-1 in Audubon, Iowa, is a vital water resource managed by the local government in collaboration with the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
This site, completed in 1979, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, livestock watering, and small fish pond management. With a dam height of 29 feet and a storage capacity of 58 acre-feet, this Earth-type dam plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction and water management in the area.
Situated along the Gully 50-B of Troublesome Creek, this site covers a surface area of 3.1 acres and drains a 0.2 square mile area. Despite its moderate risk level and low hazard potential, the condition assessment of Troublesome Creek Watershed Site 50-1 is listed as 'Not Rated'. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, with state-mandated inspections, permitting, and enforcement procedures in place to ensure its safety and functionality.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Troublesome Creek Watershed Site 50-1 offers a fascinating case study of collaborative watershed management and dam infrastructure in rural Iowa. With its strategic location, multi-purpose design, and state-regulated operations, this site exemplifies the importance of sustainable water resource management and the role of local and federal agencies in ensuring the safety and functionality of critical water infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
GULLY 50-B TROUBLESOME CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.1 |
Drainage Area |
0.2 |
Nid Storage |
58 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |
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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 50-1