Badger Creek Watershed Site 30-1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 25, 2025

Badger Creek Watershed Site 30-1 in Iowa, managed by local government authorities, is a vital water resource for the region.


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Summary

Built in 1961 by USDA NRCS, this earth dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and flood risk reduction. With a dam height of 39 feet and a storage capacity of 197 acre-feet, it covers a drainage area of 0.64 square miles and has a surface area of 9.2 acres.

Located in Carlisle, Iowa, the dam on TR-Badger Creek is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. With a low hazard potential rating and a moderate risk assessment score of 3, the condition of the dam is currently not rated. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type, the dam is designed to mitigate potential risks effectively and ensure the safety of the surrounding community.

Overall, Badger Creek Watershed Site 30-1 is a significant infrastructure project that plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience in the region. With its strategic location and multiple benefits, this earth dam stands as a testament to effective collaboration between local government agencies and federal entities like USDA NRCS in safeguarding the community from potential water-related hazards.

Year Completed

1961

Dam Length

470

Dam Height

39

River Or Stream

TR-BADGER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9.2

Drainage Area

0.64

Nid Storage

197

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

39
       
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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. 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

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, 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.