Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R- 43 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 19, 2025

Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R-43, located in Emerson, Missouri, was completed in 2003 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 24.8 feet and has a structural height of 26 feet, with a length of 495 feet. The dam stores a maximum of 78 acre-feet of water, serving a drainage area of 460.8 acres.

Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating. It features an uncontrolled spillway type with a width of 20 feet and uncontrolled outlet gates. The last inspection was conducted in August 2003, and the condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated." Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R-43 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area and supporting various purposes such as fire protection, stock watering, and fish and wildlife conservation. Its strategic location and design by the NRCS make it a vital component of water resource management in Marion County, Missouri.

Year Completed

2003

Dam Length

495

Dam Height

24.8

River Or Stream

TR-TROUBLESOME CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5

Hydraulic Height

24.8

Drainage Area

460.8

Nid Storage

78

Structural Height

26

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

26
       
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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.