Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 26, also known as Str T-26, is a crucial earth dam located in Knox County, Missouri, designed by the USDA NRCS to serve as a flood risk reduction structure.
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Completed in 1988, this dam stands at a height of 16 feet, with a hydraulic height of 16 feet and a structural height of 17 feet. It has a length of 645 feet and a storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
Situated on TR-Troublesome Creek, this dam plays a significant role in mitigating flood risks in the region, covering a drainage area of 275.2 square miles. With a spillway width of 20 feet and a low hazard potential, the dam is classified as having a moderate risk level. Despite its importance in the watershed, the dam is currently not rated in terms of condition assessment and lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) preparedness. Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 26 serves as a critical piece of infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts, highlighting the importance of effective flood risk reduction measures in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1988 |
Dam Length |
645 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TROUBLESOME CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Drainage Area |
275.2 |
Nid Storage |
68 |
Structural Height |
17 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
17 |
Salt River At Hagers Grove
|
11cfs |
Chariton River At Novinger
|
64cfs |
Long Branch Creek Near Atlanta
|
0cfs |
Wyaconda River Above Canton
|
13cfs |
Fox River At Wayland
|
8cfs |
Salt River Near Shelbina
|
26cfs |