Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 79 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 11, 2025
Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T-79, located in Knox County, Missouri, was completed in 2004 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 18 feet and has a structural height of 28 feet, with a length of 540 feet. The dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3.
The dam has a normal storage capacity of 22 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 147 acres. The dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway, 20 feet in width, and outlet gates are also uncontrolled. Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T-79 plays a crucial role in fire protection, stock, small fish pond, fish and wildlife pond, in addition to its primary function of flood risk reduction.
Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment and does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place. With its strategic location and important role in the local watershed, Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T-79 stands as a key infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and safeguard for the community's safety and environmental sustainability.
Year Completed |
2004 |
Dam Length |
540 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TROUBLESOME CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Drainage Area |
147 |
Nid Storage |
78 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Salt River At Hagers Grove
|
113cfs |
Wyaconda River Above Canton
|
13cfs |
Salt River Near Shelbina
|
210cfs |
South Fabius River Near Taylor
|
12cfs |
Long Branch Creek Near Atlanta
|
0cfs |
Fox River At Wayland
|
8cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 79