Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R- 31 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R- 31, located in Marion, Missouri, was completed in 1999 by the USDA NRCS with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and spans a length of 760 feet, providing a storage capacity of 152 acre-feet and serving a drainage area of 340 acres. The dam, situated on Troublesome Creek, is designed with a spillway width of 30 feet and an uncontrolled spillway type to manage maximum discharges of up to 142 cubic feet per second.

Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R- 31 has a moderate risk assessment score of 3. The dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, and it does not have an emergency action plan prepared. Owned by the local government, this dam plays a crucial role in not only flood risk reduction but also in providing fire protection, stock watering, and enhancing fish and wildlife habitats in the area. With its strategic location and design, this dam serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the region, while also contributing to climate resilience efforts.

Year Completed

1999

Dam Length

760

Dam Height

23

River Or Stream

TROUBLESOME CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4

Hydraulic Height

23

Drainage Area

340

Nid Storage

152

Structural Height

28

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

28
       
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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.