Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 60-1 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 60-1, located in Guthrie County, Iowa, is a local government-owned earth dam constructed in 1984 by the USDA NRCS for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.
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Summary
This dam has a height of 27 feet and a length of 622 feet, with a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Situated on Troublesome Creek, this dam plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction for the surrounding area, covering a drainage area of 0.21 square miles.
Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 60-1 is regulated, permitted, and inspected by state authorities to ensure its safety and functionality. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, this dam is essential for water resource management in the region. Although its condition assessment is currently not rated, ongoing maintenance and risk management measures are in place to address any potential issues that may arise.
Overall, Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 60-1 serves as a vital infrastructure for water conservation and management in Atlantic, Iowa, providing fire protection, stock, and small fish pond benefits while also contributing to flood risk reduction efforts. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the proper maintenance and regulation of dams like this one are crucial to ensuring the safety and sustainability of our water supply.
Year Completed |
1984 |
Dam Length |
622 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TROUBLESOME CR. |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Drainage Area |
0.21 |
Nid Storage |
70 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
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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 60-1