Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R- 27, also known as Str R-27, is a local government-owned earth dam located in Lewis County, Missouri.
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Completed in 1988, the primary purpose of this dam is flood risk reduction along Troublesome Creek. With a height of 22 feet and a length of 450 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 108 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 390 acres.
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level. It has a spillway width of 40 feet, and an uncontrolled spillway type. The condition assessment for Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R- 27 is currently listed as "Not Rated," with no recent inspection date available. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, and its risk management measures are also unspecified.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R- 27 an interesting case study in flood risk reduction infrastructure. With its location along Troublesome Creek and its moderate risk level, this dam presents opportunities for further study and monitoring in the context of water resource management and climate change adaptation.
Year Completed |
1988 |
Dam Length |
450 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TROUBLESOME CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Drainage Area |
390 |
Nid Storage |
108 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
23 |
South Fabius River Near Taylor
|
12cfs |
North River At Palmyra
|
21cfs |
Wyaconda River Above Canton
|
13cfs |
Salt River Near Shelbina
|
30cfs |
Bear Creek Near Marcelline
|
5cfs |
Bear Creek At Hannibal
|
2cfs |