Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 48 dam
Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 48
Located in Knox County, Missouri, Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T-48 is a crucial earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks in the area. Completed in 1995, this dam stands at a height of 26 feet with a structural height of 34 feet, serving a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. With a maximum storage capacity of 116 acre-feet and a normal storage of 26 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 11 acres and has a drainage area of 1179 acres, providing essential protection for the surrounding environment.
The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 20 feet, and it is classified with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment. The condition assessment is marked as "Not Rated," with the last inspection conducted in 1999. Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T-48 has not been modified over the years and does not have outlet gates. Despite not being regulated by the state and lacking an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), this dam plays a significant role in safeguarding the community and ecosystem along Hawkins Branch.
With Sam Graves (R) as the Congressional Representative in the area, Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T-48 continues to be a vital infrastructure for flood risk reduction. Although it is not under state jurisdiction, this earth dam remains an important asset for the region, showcasing the critical role of water resource management in climate resilience efforts. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of dams like T-48 in mitigating natural disasters and protecting habitats is essential for sustainable development and environmental conservation.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 48 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wyaconda River Above Canton | 19 cfs | → |
| Salt River At Hagers Grove | 71 cfs | → |
| Salt River Near Shelbina | 176 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Wayland | 53 cfs | → |
| South Fabius River Near Taylor | 36 cfs | → |
| Long Branch Creek Near Atlanta | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 48.
Track Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 48 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 48
Where does the data for Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 48 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 48.