Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R- 37 dam
Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R- 37
Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R-37, located in Marion County, Missouri, was designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 2003 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. This earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet with a structural height of 30 feet and a length of 520 feet, creating a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 15 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Troublesome Creek and serves a drainage area of 270 square miles, with a maximum discharge capacity of 142.8 cubic feet per second.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently marked as "not rated." With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam has not been inspected since its completion in 2003. While the risk assessment is moderate, further evaluation and maintenance may be necessary to ensure the dam's continued effectiveness in mitigating flood risks in the region. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R-37 presents an opportunity to study the intersection of infrastructure, environmental conservation, and community resilience in managing water resources in Missouri.
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 R- 37 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Fabius River Near Taylor | 36 cfs | → |
| North River At Palmyra | 6 cfs | → |
| Wyaconda River Above Canton | 19 cfs | → |
| Salt River Near Shelbina | 176 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek At Hannibal | 1 cfs | → |
| Salt River Near Center | 1,620 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R- 37.
Boat launches
- Marion County
- Broadway Hannibal
- 130th Street Lewis County
- Spalding Boat Ramp
- Ralls County
- County Road 496 Ralls County
Track Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R- 37 in the Snoflo app
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About Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R- 37
Where does the data for Troublesome Creek Watershed Dam R- 37 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 Creek Watershed Dam R- 37.