Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 31-4 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 31-4 is a dam located in Audubon County, Iowa, specifically in the city of Atlantic.
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Summary
This Earth-type dam was completed in 1995 with a primary purpose of serving as a fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. It has a dam height of 26 feet, a length of 502 feet, and a storage capacity of 46 acre-feet, making it a critical infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the area.
Managed by the local government and designed by USDA NRCS, this dam is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures. Despite not being rated for condition assessment, Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 31-4 plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding community and environment from potential water resource challenges.
With its strategic location on the Troublesome Creek, Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 31-4 serves as a key component in the water management infrastructure of the region. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns and increase the frequency of extreme events, this dam will play an essential role in mitigating flood risks and ensuring the sustainable use of water resources in Audubon County, Iowa.
Year Completed |
1995 |
Dam Length |
502 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR- TROUBLESIME CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.6 |
Drainage Area |
0.17 |
Nid Storage |
46 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
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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 31-4