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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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 |
Wyaconda River Above Canton
|
13cfs |
South Fabius River Near Taylor
|
12cfs |
Salt River Near Shelbina
|
30cfs |
North River At Palmyra
|
21cfs |
Salt River At Hagers Grove
|
1cfs |
Fox River At Wayland
|
8cfs |