Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 85 dam
Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 85
Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 85, located in Knox City, Missouri, was completed in 1992 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. This earth dam stands at 24 feet high with a hydraulic height matching at 24 feet, and a structural height of 25 feet. With a maximum storage capacity of 106 acre-feet, this dam serves the dual purposes of providing a habitat for fish and wildlife while also reducing flood risks in the area.
The dam spans a length of 574 feet and covers a surface area of 3 acres, serving a drainage area of 150 acres. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 85 is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway that is 24 feet wide. Although last inspected in 1999, this dam has not been rated for its current condition, but it remains operational with no reported issues. Despite not being state regulated, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region.
Owned by the local government, Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 85 is a vital infrastructure designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With its modest size and storage capacity, this dam is an essential component of the flood risk reduction strategy in the region. While it may not be regularly inspected or regulated by the state, its presence and functionality contribute significantly to the water resource management efforts in the Troublesome Creek watershed.
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 Creek Watershed Dam T- 85 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Salt River At Hagers Grove | 71 cfs | → |
| Wyaconda River Above Canton | 19 cfs | → |
| Salt River Near Shelbina | 176 cfs | → |
| South Fabius River Near Taylor | 36 cfs | → |
| Long Branch Creek Near Atlanta | 0 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Wayland | 53 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 85.
Track Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 85 in the Snoflo app
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About Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 85
Where does the data for Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam T- 85 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
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