Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T-25, located in Knox County, Missouri, was completed in 1987 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet, with a hydraulic height of 20 feet and a structural height of 22 feet. It has a length of 682 feet and a storage capacity of 223 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 91 square miles. The dam is designed with a stone core and sits on a soil foundation, with a spillway width of 20 feet and a maximum discharge of 120 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the local government and designed by the USDA NRCS, Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T-25 is classified as having a low hazard potential and is rated as moderate in terms of risk assessment. Despite not being regularly inspected or having an Emergency Action Plan in place, the dam continues to provide valuable flood protection to the surrounding area and plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. With its strategic location along Troublesome Creek and its contribution to flood risk reduction efforts, this dam remains an essential asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and study.
Year Completed |
1987 |
Dam Length |
682 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TROUBLESOME CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Drainage Area |
91 |
Nid Storage |
223 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
22 |
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