Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam S- 29 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 11, 2025

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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Summary

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
       
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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.