Bedford Water Supply Dam
Bedford Water Supply Dam is an earth dam located in Taylor County, Iowa, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bedford Water Supply Dam
The primary purpose of Bedford Water Supply Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Board Of Waterworks Trustees (local government). It impounds the Tr-east Fork 102 River near Bedford.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 890 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 598 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/21/2020.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Taylor |
| Nearest City | Bedford |
| River/Stream | Tr-east Fork 102 River |
| Coordinates | 40.68220, -94.71270 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 890 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 598 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 598 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 323 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Board of Waterworks Trustees |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/21/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA01052 |
| Federal ID | IA01052 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |