Walters Creek Watershed Site 12-1, located in Nodaway, Iowa, is a dam with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond, as well as flood risk reduction. Built in 1968 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 34 feet and has a length of 681 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 101 acre-feet and covers a drainage area of 0.52 square miles along the TR-Kemp Creek.

Despite being classified as low hazard potential, the dam at Walters Creek Watershed Site 12-1 has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. While the condition of the dam has not been officially rated, it is under state jurisdiction and regulation by the Iowa DNR. With a controlled spillway type and uncontrolled spillway width, the dam poses a moderate risk that requires ongoing risk management measures to ensure its continued safety and functionality for the surrounding community. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this site offers a fascinating opportunity to study the intersection of water management, infrastructure, and environmental risk assessment in a rural Iowa setting.