Badger Creek Watershed Site M-1-A
Key Takeaway
Badger Creek Watershed Site M-1-A is classified as significant hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 46 ft (taller than 92.5% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 1,720 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 11.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 276 acres |
| Drainage Area | 18 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | IA02026 |
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
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Badger Creek Watershed Site M-1-A?
Badger Creek Watershed Site M-1-A 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 M-1-A?
Badger Creek Watershed Site M-1-A is owned by Iowa Department of Natural Resources (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Badger Creek Watershed Site M-1-A built?
Badger Creek Watershed Site M-1-A was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 M-1-A?
Badger Creek Watershed Site M-1-A serves the following purposes: Recreation. 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 M-1-A?
Badger Creek Watershed Site M-1-A has a dam height of 46 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 M-1-A last inspected?
Badger Creek Watershed Site M-1-A was last inspected on May 21, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.