Badger Creek Watershed Site 40-1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 11, 2025

Located in the heart of Iowa's Badger Creek Watershed, Site 40-1 is a crucial water resource managed by the local government for fire protection, livestock, and small fish pond purposes.


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Summary

Constructed in 1974 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and spans 480 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 7.8 acres. The dam plays a vital role in flood risk reduction in the region, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.

Managed by the Iowa DNR, this site is state-regulated and inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and function. With a spillway type of "Uncontrolled," the dam is designed to handle potential overflow events effectively. Although the condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," the risk management measures are in place to mitigate any potential issues. Situated in Madison County, Iowa, near the town of Churchville, Badger Creek Watershed Site 40-1 serves as a critical water resource in the region, contributing to the overall water management efforts in the area.

With its location along the TR-Badger Creek and under the jurisdiction of the Kansas City District, this site is an essential component of the local water infrastructure. As a part of the larger conservation efforts in Iowa, this dam exemplifies the collaboration between federal agencies like the USDA NRCS and state entities like the Iowa DNR to protect and manage water resources effectively. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Badger Creek Watershed Site 40-1 represents a successful example of sustainable water management and flood risk reduction practices in action.

Year Completed

1974

Dam Length

480

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

TR-BADGER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7.8

Drainage Area

0.39

Nid Storage

70

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

26
       
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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.