Badger Lake Dredge Spoil Dam
Key Takeaway
Badger Lake Dredge Spoil Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 years old. Its primary use is debris control.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 19.3% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 5,012 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 386 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 199 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03158 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Webster County Conservation Board
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Badger Lake Dredge Spoil Dam?
Badger Lake Dredge Spoil Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Badger Lake Dredge Spoil Dam?
Badger Lake Dredge Spoil Dam is owned by Webster County Conservation Board (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Badger Lake Dredge Spoil Dam built?
Badger Lake Dredge Spoil Dam was completed in 1996, making it 30 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 Lake Dredge Spoil Dam?
Badger Lake Dredge Spoil Dam serves the following purposes: Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Badger Lake Dredge Spoil Dam?
Badger Lake Dredge Spoil Dam has a dam height of 25 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.