Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam S- 44 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam S-44, located in Lewis County, Missouri, was completed in 1994 with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction.


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Summary

The dam, designed by USDA NRCS, stands at a height of 23.9 feet with a hydraulic height of 23 feet and a structural height of 34 feet. It has a storage capacity of 137 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 570 acres. The dam is constructed of earth and stone materials on a soil foundation, with a length of 460 feet and a surface area of 24 acres.

Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk rating of 3, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance. The condition assessment of the dam is currently not rated, with the last inspection conducted in June 1999. Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam S-44 is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 34 feet, and does not have any outlet gates or associated locks. The dam is owned by the local government and falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Missouri, with no state regulation or permitting requirements in place. Overall, Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam S-44 plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from flooding and demonstrates the importance of sustainable water resource management in mitigating climate-related risks.

Year Completed

1994

Dam Length

460

Dam Height

23.9

River Or Stream

TROUBLESOME CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

24

Hydraulic Height

23

Drainage Area

570

Nid Storage

137

Structural Height

34

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

34
       
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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.