Walters Creek Watershed Site 12-2 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Walters Creek Watershed Site 12-2, located in Nodaway, Iowa, is a significant earth dam constructed in 1968 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 32 feet and has a length of 571 feet, providing a storage capacity of 88 acre-feet. This watershed site is essential for flood risk reduction and serves as a crucial resource for the local community.
Managed by the Iowa DNR, Walters Creek Watershed Site 12-2 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, this dam plays a vital role in water resource management in the region. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway type of this dam ensures the safe release of excess water during heavy rainfall events, further minimizing the risk of flooding downstream.
As a part of the Kansas City District, Walters Creek Watershed Site 12-2 is a valuable asset that contributes to water conservation, wildlife habitat, and emergency preparedness efforts in the area. With its strategic location and design, this dam serves as a multi-functional structure that not only supports fire protection and agricultural activities but also mitigates flood risks and enhances overall water quality in the watershed.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
571 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR-KEMP CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Drainage Area |
0.28 |
Nid Storage |
88 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Walters Creek Watershed Site 12-2