Badger Creek Watershed Site 5-2, located in North River, Iowa, is a locally owned Earth dam completed in 1985 by the USDA NRCS.
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This dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and flood risk reduction, with a normal storage capacity of 17 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 42 acre-feet. With a height of 34 feet and a length of 460 feet, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area.
Managed by the Iowa DNR, Badger Creek Watershed Site 5-2 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and effectiveness. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam has not been modified in recent years and does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place. The risk assessment for this site is categorized as moderate, with a DSAC assigned date and further risk management measures yet to be determined.
Overall, Badger Creek Watershed Site 5-2 serves as a vital infrastructure for water management and environmental conservation in the area. With its multiple purposes and regulated operations, this dam plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction and water storage, highlighting the importance of sustainable practices in preserving water resources for future generations.
Year Completed |
1985 |
Dam Length |
460 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BADGER CR. |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Drainage Area |
0.18 |
Nid Storage |
42 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
34 |
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1300cfs |
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48cfs |
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|
1640cfs |
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587cfs |
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10cfs |
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|
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