Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 57 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 9, 2025

Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T-57, located in Knox County, Missouri, was constructed in 2004 by the USDA NRCS to primarily serve the purpose of flood risk reduction along Troublesome Creek.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 23.6 feet and has a structural height of 29 feet, with a storage capacity of 128 acre-feet and a drainage area of 59 square miles. The dam's spillway, uncontrolled in design, has a width of 24 feet, allowing for a maximum discharge of 26.8 cubic feet per second.

Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T-57 is considered to have a moderate risk level (3) based on the available data. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and its Emergency Action Plan status is unknown. While the dam has not undergone any modifications since its completion, regular inspections are required with a frequency of once per year to ensure its continued safety and functionality. As a crucial infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the area, ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts will be essential to mitigate any potential risks associated with the dam.

Year Completed

2004

Dam Length

540

Dam Height

23.6

River Or Stream

TROUBLESOME CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1.8

Hydraulic Height

23.6

Drainage Area

59

Nid Storage

128

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.