Badger Creek Watershed Site 19-5
Key Takeaway
Badger Creek Watershed Site 19-5 is classified as significant hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 58.4% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 966 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 197 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01618 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Madison County SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Badger Creek Watershed Site 19-5?
Badger Creek Watershed Site 19-5 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Badger Creek Watershed Site 19-5?
Badger Creek Watershed Site 19-5 is owned by Madison County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Badger Creek Watershed Site 19-5 built?
Badger Creek Watershed Site 19-5 was completed in 1974, making it 52 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Badger Creek Watershed Site 19-5?
Badger Creek Watershed Site 19-5 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Badger Creek Watershed Site 19-5?
Badger Creek Watershed Site 19-5 has a dam height of 32 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Badger Creek Watershed Site 19-5 last inspected?
Badger Creek Watershed Site 19-5 was last inspected on November 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.