Iowa Noname52 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Israel Dam Beemer Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Iowa Noname52 is a local government-owned earth dam located in Taylor, Iowa, near the city of Bedford.
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Summary
Built in 1968 by the USDA NRCS, this structure serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and as a small fish pond. With a height of 27 feet and a length of 591 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 129 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 7.7 acres.
Managed by the Iowa DNR, Iowa Noname52 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. While its risk assessment is moderate, there are no specific risk management measures in place at this time.
Situated along the TR-EAST FORK 102 RIVER, Iowa Noname52 is under the jurisdiction of the Kansas City District and is represented by Congresswoman Cindy Axne. With its primary purpose being fire protection and water storage, this dam plays a vital role in providing essential resources for the local community.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
591 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR-EAST FORK 102 RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7.7 |
Drainage Area |
0.59 |
Nid Storage |
129 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
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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.
Iowa Noname52