Burgher Dam, located in Appanoose County, Iowa, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock maintenance, and as a small fish pond. Built in 1989 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and has a length of 530 feet. With a storage capacity of 94 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 5.8 acres and drains approximately 0.25 square miles of the TR-COOPER CREEK watershed.

Managed by a private owner, the dam is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is considered to be in satisfactory condition, although its emergency action plan and risk management measures are not currently evaluated or updated. Despite these minor shortcomings, Burgher Dam remains an important water resource for the local community and a key feature in the environmental landscape of the area.