Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R- 29 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R-29, located in Marion, Missouri, is a crucial piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction.


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Summary

Completed in 2000, this earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet, with a structural height of 34 feet and a length of 550 feet. It serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction while also supporting fire protection, stock, small fish pond, fish and wildlife pond purposes.

With a normal storage capacity of 40 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 153 acre-feet, this dam plays a significant role in managing water resources in the area. The dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, and its hazard potential is rated as low with a moderate risk assessment score of 3. Although the condition assessment is not rated, the dam is inspected annually to ensure its safety and effectiveness in mitigating flood risks in the Troublesome Creek watershed. Overall, Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R-29 is a vital asset in protecting the surrounding communities from potential water-related hazards.

Year Completed

2000

Dam Length

550

Dam Height

27

River Or Stream

TR-TROUBLESOME

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4

Hydraulic Height

27

Drainage Area

140

Nid Storage

153

Structural Height

34

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

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.