Located in Audubon County, Iowa, Troublesome Creek Watershed Site 85-3 is a local government-owned dam on the TR- East Nishnabotna River. Built in 1999 by the NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 39 feet and has a length of 625 feet, with a storage capacity of 149 acre-feet. The primary purposes of this dam are fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond maintenance, with a secondary function of flood risk reduction.

With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Troublesome Creek Watershed Site 85-3 is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. The dam is designed to hold back water for various uses while minimizing the risk of potential hazards. Despite not having a condition assessment rating, this dam serves as an important infrastructure for water resource management in the area, contributing to the overall resilience of the watershed in times of need.