Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam S- 93 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam S-93, located in Marion, Missouri, was completed in 2001 by the USDA NRCS with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at 26 feet tall and stretches 650 feet in length, with a max storage capacity of 175 acre-feet. The dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock or small fish pond, fish and wildlife pond, and flood risk reduction, making it a vital structure for the local community.

Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam S-93 has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a drainage area of 140 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 33 acre-feet. While the dam has not been inspected recently, its emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk management measures remain unspecified. With its strategic location and crucial role in mitigating flood risks, Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam S-93 stands as a key asset in water resource management for the region.

Year Completed

2001

Dam Length

650

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

TR-TROUBLESOME CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

21

Hydraulic Height

26

Drainage Area

140

Nid Storage

175

Structural Height

29

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

29
       
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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.