Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R- 37 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 19, 2025

Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R-37, located in Marion County, Missouri, was designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 2003 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet with a structural height of 30 feet and a length of 520 feet, creating a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 15 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Troublesome Creek and serves a drainage area of 270 square miles, with a maximum discharge capacity of 142.8 cubic feet per second.

Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently marked as "not rated." With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam has not been inspected since its completion in 2003. While the risk assessment is moderate, further evaluation and maintenance may be necessary to ensure the dam's continued effectiveness in mitigating flood risks in the region. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R-37 presents an opportunity to study the intersection of infrastructure, environmental conservation, and community resilience in managing water resources in Missouri.

Year Completed

2003

Dam Length

520

Dam Height

27

River Or Stream

TR-TROUBLESOME CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4

Hydraulic Height

27

Drainage Area

270

Nid Storage

39

Structural Height

30

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

30
       
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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.