Walters Creek Watershed Site 24-1 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Walters Creek Watershed Site 24-1 in Adams, Iowa, is a key area managed by the local government for multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish ponds, and flood risk reduction.
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Summary
This site, constructed in 1968 by the USDA NRCS, features an earth dam with a height of 29 feet and a length of 687 feet, providing a storage capacity of 177 acre-feet. The watershed covers a drainage area of 0.69 square miles and serves as a vital resource for the community in Lake Icaria, Iowa.
Managed by the Iowa DNR, Walters Creek Watershed Site 24-1 is designed to address low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment. The dam, primarily serving as a fire protection and water storage facility, has not been rated for its condition assessment but is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement. The location along TR-Kemp Creek, with a spillway type of uncontrolled, ensures that any excess water can be safely managed to prevent flooding and protect the surrounding environment. While there have been no recent modifications or updates to the site, its strategic positioning and purposeful design make it a critical asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
687 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
TR-KEMP CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Drainage Area |
0.69 |
Nid Storage |
177 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |
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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 24-1