Bailey Carpenter Wrp Dike #2

TR-Skunk River· Polk, Iowa· Built 2008· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

Bailey Carpenter Wrp Dike #2 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2008 and is 18 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 0.7% in IA)
Dam Length4,360 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage515 acre-ft
Normal Storage137 acre-ft
Surface Area137 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Year Completed2008 (18 years old)
NID IDIA04044

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IOWA DNR

Ownership

Iowa Department of Natural Resources

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bailey Carpenter Wrp Dike #2?

Bailey Carpenter Wrp Dike #2 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 Bailey Carpenter Wrp Dike #2?

Bailey Carpenter Wrp Dike #2 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 Bailey Carpenter Wrp Dike #2 built?

Bailey Carpenter Wrp Dike #2 was completed in 2008, making it 18 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 Bailey Carpenter Wrp Dike #2?

Bailey Carpenter Wrp Dike #2 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Bailey Carpenter Wrp Dike #2?

Bailey Carpenter Wrp Dike #2 has a dam height of 8 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.