Staley & Rae Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Klockgether Dam Hopp Dam
Last Updated: December 16, 2025
Staley & Rae Dam, located in Charter Oak, Iowa, was completed in 1968 and is primarily used for fire protection, stock, and as a small fish pond.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 35 feet with a length of 446 feet, providing a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Emigrant Creek, the dam is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections, enforcement, and permitting.
The dam's structure is classified as an earth dam with a soil foundation, and it has a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment. Although the condition assessment is not rated, the dam is considered to meet safety guidelines. Staley & Rae Dam is owned privately and designed by the USDA NRCS, showcasing a collaborative effort in ensuring water resource management and climate resilience in the region. With its strategic location and purposeful design, the dam serves as a vital infrastructure for safeguarding the local community and environment.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
446 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
TR-EMIGRANT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Drainage Area |
0.31 |
Nid Storage |
60 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
35 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Maple River At Mapleton
|
323cfs |
Little Sioux River Near Turin
|
1040cfs |
Monona-Harrison Ditch Near Turin
|
158cfs |
Soldier River At Pisgah
|
112cfs |
West Fork Ditch At Hornick
|
80cfs |
Boyer River At Logan
|
417cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Staley & Rae Dam