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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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 |
South Fabius River Near Taylor
|
12cfs |
North River At Palmyra
|
21cfs |
Wyaconda River Above Canton
|
13cfs |
Salt River Near Shelbina
|
30cfs |
Bear Creek At Hannibal
|
2cfs |
Bear Creek Near Marcelline
|
5cfs |