Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 55 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 9, 2025

Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 55, located in Knox, Missouri, is a vital flood risk reduction infrastructure managed by the local government.


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Summary

Built in 1992 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and spans 567 feet in length, providing essential protection to the surrounding area. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam also serves as a fish and wildlife pond, demonstrating its multi-functional significance.

This dam on Troublesome Creek has a storage capacity of 86 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 3 acres, effectively managing a drainage area of 145 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. With an uncontrolled spillway and no outlet gates, this structure plays a crucial role in mitigating potential flood risks in the region. Although it is not under state jurisdiction, Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 55 remains a key asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and appreciate for its contribution to flood risk management.

Year Completed

1992

Dam Length

567

Dam Height

21

River Or Stream

TROUBLESOME CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3

Hydraulic Height

21

Drainage Area

145

Nid Storage

86

Structural Height

27

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

27
       
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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.