Badger Creek Watershed Site 30-2 in Carlisle, Iowa, is a local government-owned dam designed by USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond, as well as flood risk reduction.
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Completed in 1963, this earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and has a length of 505 feet, providing a storage capacity of 68 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Badger Creek, the dam covers a drainage area of 0.32 square miles and has a surface area of 5 acres.
Although the dam has a low hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, its condition is currently not rated. The Iowa DNR regulates and inspects the dam, ensuring that it meets state permitting and enforcement requirements. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it has not been modified since its completion. With no associated structures or outlet gates, the dam serves as a vital resource for water management and protection in the Badger Creek Watershed.
Overall, Badger Creek Watershed Site 30-2 is a significant infrastructure in the region, contributing to fire protection, stock management, and flood risk reduction efforts. With its modest size and low hazard potential, the dam presents a valuable opportunity for water resource and climate enthusiasts to study and appreciate the intersection of human engineering with natural water systems in the area.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
505 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BADGER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Drainage Area |
0.32 |
Nid Storage |
68 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
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