Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 38-2 dam
Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 38-2
Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 38-2 is a significant earth dam located in Audubon, Iowa, designed by the USDA NRCS in 1978 for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. This dam, standing at a height of 38 feet with a length of 798 feet, provides a storage capacity of 152 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 8.1 acres. Situated along the TR-Troublesome Creek, the dam is regulated by the Iowa DNR for flood risk reduction and is inspected, permitted, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its structural integrity and functionality.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 38-2 serves as a vital resource for the surrounding area, offering protection against potential flooding events and maintaining water levels for various purposes. Despite not being rated for its condition assessment, the dam is under state jurisdiction and meets regulatory guidelines for safety and management. As a key component in the water resource infrastructure of the region, this dam plays a crucial role in water conservation, emergency preparedness, and overall environmental sustainability.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to recognize the significance of Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 38-2 in the broader context of water management and conservation efforts. By understanding its purpose, design, and regulatory framework, we can appreciate the role this dam plays in mitigating flood risks, ensuring water availability for various needs, and contributing to the overall resilience of the local environment. Let's continue to monitor, support, and advocate for responsible water resource management practices to safeguard our communities and natural ecosystems for generations to come.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 38-2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Nishnabotna River Near Atlantic | 226 cfs | → |
| Middle Raccoon River Near Bayard | 261 cfs | → |
| Middle Raccoon River At Panora | 243 cfs | → |
| West Nishnabotna River At Hancock | 318 cfs | → |
| South Raccoon River At Redfield | 692 cfs | → |
| North Raccoon River Near Jefferson | 1,270 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 38-2.
Track Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 38-2 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 38-2
Where does the data for Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 38-2 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 38-2.