Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam S- 54 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam S- 54, located in Steffenville, Missouri, was completed in 1989 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a structural height of 26 feet, with a length of 635 feet. The primary purpose of this dam is flood risk reduction, serving to protect the surrounding area from potential water hazards.

With a storage capacity of 103 acre-feet and a drainage area of 52 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow in Troublesome Creek. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for Dam S- 54 is moderate, with a risk level of 3. Although the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam continues to provide essential flood protection for the local community.

While Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam S- 54 may not be regularly inspected, its presence is vital for maintaining the safety and security of the area. As climate change continues to impact water resources, it is imperative to ensure that dams like S- 54 are properly maintained and monitored to effectively mitigate flood risks and protect the environment and surrounding communities.

Year Completed

1989

Dam Length

635

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

TR-TROUBLESOME CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2

Hydraulic Height

25

Drainage Area

52

Nid Storage

103

Structural Height

26

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

26
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.