Badger Creek Watershed Site 36-3 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 10, 2025

Badger Creek Watershed Site 36-3 is a vital water resource located in Madison County, Iowa, specifically in the city of North River.


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Summary

This site, managed by local government authorities, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond management. The earth dam, completed in 1984, stands at a height of 20 feet and has a storage capacity of 146 acre-feet, with a surface area of 5.9 acres and a drainage area of 0.82 square miles.

Operated under the oversight of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Badger Creek Watershed Site 36-3 has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment score. The dam's primary function is flood risk reduction, safeguarding the surrounding area from potential water-related disasters. The structure, designed by the USDA NRCS, plays a crucial role in maintaining water resources and protecting the local ecosystem, highlighting the importance of sustainable water management practices in the region.

With its strategic location along the TR-Badger Creek and its significant contribution to the local water supply, Badger Creek Watershed Site 36-3 serves as a key asset in water resource management for the Kansas City District. While the dam is currently in a not rated condition assessment, ongoing inspections and regulatory measures ensure its operational integrity and readiness in case of emergencies. This site stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between government agencies and conservation organizations in preserving water resources and enhancing climate resilience in the region.

Year Completed

1984

Dam Length

694

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

TR- BADGER CR.

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5.9

Drainage Area

0.82

Nid Storage

146

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

20
       
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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.