Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 86-2, located in Audubon, Iowa, is a local government-owned dam designed by the USDA NRCS for purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond maintenance. Completed in 1992, this earth dam stands at a height of 36 feet with a length of 712 feet, providing a storage capacity of 327 acre-feet. The dam covers a surface area of 11.7 acres and serves a drainage area of 1.07 square miles along the TR- EAST NISHNABOTNA RIVER.

Managed by the Iowa DNR, Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 86-2 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state to ensure compliance with safety standards. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level, indicating a need for ongoing risk management measures. With no current condition assessment rating, the dam's emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk management guidelines have not been updated or prepared.

As a vital infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the region, Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 86-2 plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding community. With its strategic location and purposeful design, this dam serves as a key component in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the area.