Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam S-29, located in Lewis County, Missouri, was completed in 2005 by the USDA NRCS to primarily serve as a flood risk reduction structure.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 26.3 feet with a hydraulic height of 26 feet and a structural height of 30 feet, spanning a length of 610 feet. It has a storage capacity of 122.7 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 37.5 acre-feet and a drainage area of 250 acres.
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, the dam is deemed to have a moderate risk level. It has a spillway type of "Uncontrolled" with a width of 30 feet, and no outlet gates. The dam's purpose extends beyond flood risk reduction to include fire protection, stock or small fish pond, fish and wildlife pond. Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam S-29, with its strategic location and design features, plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region, contributing to overall environmental sustainability and community safety.
Year Completed |
2005 |
Dam Length |
610 |
Dam Height |
26.3 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TROUBLESOME |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
21 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
250 |
Nid Storage |
122.7 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
Wyaconda River Above Canton
|
13cfs |
South Fabius River Near Taylor
|
12cfs |
Salt River Near Shelbina
|
210cfs |
Salt River At Hagers Grove
|
113cfs |
North River At Palmyra
|
19cfs |
Fox River At Wayland
|
8cfs |