Badger Creek Watershed Site 5-5 in Iowa is a crucial water resource managed by the USDA NRCS for multiple purposes such as fire protection, stock, or small fish pond, and flood risk reduction.
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This earth dam, completed in 1985, stands at 32 feet high and has a storage capacity of 97 acre-feet, serving as a key structure in the region. Located in North River, Madison County, this dam plays a significant role in water management for the TR- Badger CR. River or stream.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Badger Creek Watershed Site 5-5 is monitored for safety by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. While the condition assessment is not rated and emergency preparedness measures like EAP guidelines and inundation maps are not specified, the dam continues to play a vital role in water resource management in the area. As a part of the Kansas City District, this site showcases the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1985 |
Dam Length |
678 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR- BADGER CR. |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6.2 |
Drainage Area |
0.27 |
Nid Storage |
97 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
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|
1300cfs |
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|
48cfs |
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|
587cfs |
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|
1640cfs |
Middle River Near Indianola
|
48cfs |
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|
10cfs |