Trausch Dam
Trausch Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Iowa, built in 2002. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Trausch Dam
The primary purpose of Trausch Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Robert Trausch (private). It impounds the Tr- Badger Creek near Carisle.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 722 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 102 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2002, the structure is relatively new.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Madison |
| Nearest City | Carisle |
| River/Stream | Tr- Badger Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.44830, -93.80170 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 722 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Robert Trausch |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03715 |
| Federal ID | IA03715 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |