Badger Creek Watershed Site 19-5 is an earth dam located in Madison County, Iowa, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 966 ft long, taller than 74% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Badger Creek Watershed Site 19-5
The primary purpose of Badger Creek Watershed Site 19-5 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Madison County Swcd (local government). It impounds the Cherry Creek near Churchville.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 966 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,269 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/07/2022.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Madison |
| Nearest City | Churchville |
| River/Stream | Cherry Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.48490, -93.81470 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 966 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,269 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,269 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 197 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Madison County Swcd |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/07/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA01618 |
| Federal ID | IA01618 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |