Badger Lake Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyWebster
Nearest CityFORT DODGE
River/StreamBADGER CREEK
Coordinates42.58730, -94.19430

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length593 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage865 acre-ft
Max Storage865 acre-ft
Normal Storage400 acre-ft
Surface Area50 acres
Drainage Area19 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerWebster County Conservation Board
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/14/2020
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA01156
Federal IDIA01156
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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