Pleasant Valley Subwtrshd #2 Sta 50+00 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Pleasant Valley Subwtrshd #2 Sta 50+00, located in Battle Creek, Iowa, is a dam with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond, as well as flood risk reduction.
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Summary
Built in 1963 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and spans a length of 550 feet. With a storage capacity of 85 acre-feet and a surface area of 3.4 acres, this structure plays a vital role in managing water resources in the area.
Managed by the Iowa DNR, Pleasant Valley Subwtrshd #2 Sta 50+00 is classified as a low hazard potential dam with a moderate risk assessment. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam is regularly inspected, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and functionality. The surrounding area, including the TR-MAPLE CREEK, benefits from the flood risk reduction and water storage provided by this essential infrastructure.
Overall, Pleasant Valley Subwtrshd #2 Sta 50+00 serves as a critical component of water resource management in Ida County, Iowa. With its multiple purposes and regulated status, this dam helps protect against flooding, supports local agriculture, and ensures a stable water supply for the community. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like Pleasant Valley Subwtrshd #2 play a crucial role in maintaining resilience and sustainability in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
550 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MAPLE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.4 |
Drainage Area |
0.4 |
Nid Storage |
85 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little Sioux River At Correctionville
|
327cfs |
Maple River At Mapleton
|
323cfs |
West Fork Ditch At Hornick
|
80cfs |
North Raccoon River Near Sac City
|
312cfs |
Little Sioux River Near Turin
|
1040cfs |
Monona-Harrison Ditch Near Turin
|
158cfs |
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.
Pleasant Valley Subwtrshd #2 Sta 50+00