Bailey Carpenter Wrp Dike #2 is an earth dam located in Polk County, Iowa, built in 2008. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall and 4,360 ft long. 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 Bailey Carpenter Wrp Dike #2
The primary purpose of Bailey Carpenter Wrp Dike #2 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Iowa Department of Natural Resources (state). It impounds the Tr-skunk River near Colfax.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 4,360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 137 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 515 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 2008, 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 | Polk |
| Nearest City | Colfax |
| River/Stream | Tr-skunk River |
| Coordinates | 41.76110, -93.38720 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,360 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 515 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 515 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 137 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA04044 |
| Federal ID | IA04044 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |