Located in North River, Iowa, the Badger Creek Watershed Site 30-3 is a vital water resource managed by the local government.
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Designed by USDA NRCS, this earth dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, small fish pond maintenance, and flood risk reduction. Completed in 1984, the dam stands at 27 feet tall with a length of 810 feet, providing a storage capacity of 495 acre-feet.
With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam at Badger Creek Watershed Site 30-3 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it covers a drainage area of 1.5 square miles with a surface area of 8.1 acres. Despite not having a formal condition assessment, the dam is considered to be in a satisfactory condition. This site serves as a crucial component of water management in the area, ensuring safety and sustainability for the local community and ecosystems.
Year Completed |
1984 |
Dam Length |
810 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR- BADGER CR. |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8.1 |
Drainage Area |
1.5 |
Nid Storage |
495 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
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