Located in Battle Creek, Iowa, Pleasant Valley Subwtrshd 1j-4550 is a crucial water resource managed by the local government with oversight from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. This earth dam structure, designed by the USDA NRCS in 1963, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and flood risk reduction. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, this dam provides a storage capacity of 82 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 5 acres.

The dam, situated on the TR-Maple River, has a drainage area of 0.59 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 0 cubic feet per second. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, signaling a need for further evaluation. With a structural height of 0 feet and a hydraulic height of 0 feet, the dam stands at 38 feet tall and has a normal storage capacity of 32 acre-feet. The risk management measures and emergency action plan for this dam are yet to be fully documented, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and assessment to ensure the safety and effectiveness of this vital water resource.