Wayne Co. Roadgrade Dam - Garber Site 2 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
Located in Wayne County, Iowa, the Wayne Co.
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Roadgrade Dam - Garber Site 2 is a local government-owned structure designed by the Wayne Co. Engineer. Completed in 1996, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and runs for a length of 750 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1024 acre-feet. While its primary purpose is listed as "Other," the dam serves functions such as fire protection, stock watering, and creating a small fish pond.
Situated on TR- M.FK. MEDICINE CREEK, this dam falls under the jurisdiction of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), with state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement all in place. Despite a low hazard potential, a moderate risk assessment rating of 3 has been assigned to the structure. With a surface area of 23 acres and a drainage area of 9.76 square miles, the dam's condition is currently listed as "Not Rated," with no recent inspection data available. Overall, the Wayne Co. Roadgrade Dam - Garber Site 2 presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and maintenance of small-scale earth dams in the Midwest.
Year Completed |
1996 |
Dam Length |
750 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR- M.FK. MEDICINE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
23 |
Drainage Area |
9.76 |
Nid Storage |
1024 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Wayne Co. Roadgrade Dam - Garber Site 2