Badger Creek Watershed Site M-1-a is an earth dam located in Madison County, Iowa, built in 1980. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 46 ft46 ft tall and 1,720 ft long, taller than 91% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Badger Creek Watershed Site M-1-a
The primary purpose of Badger Creek Watershed Site M-1-a is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Iowa Department of Natural Resources (state). It impounds the Badger Creek near North River.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 1,720 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 276 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 10,950 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 18 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 05/21/2020.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Madison |
| Nearest City | North River |
| River/Stream | Badger Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.46830, -93.90880 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,720 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10,950 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10,950 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,480 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 276 acres |
| Drainage Area | 18 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/21/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA02026 |
| Federal ID | IA02026 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |