Badger Creek Watershed Site 38-1, located in Carlisle, Iowa, is a crucial water resource managed by the local government and designed by USDA NRCS. This site serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and flood risk reduction. The primary dam type at this site is earth, with a height of 28 feet and a length of 613 feet, completed in 1963. The dam has a storage capacity of 177 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 11.2 acres, with a drainage area of 0.93 square miles.

The dam at Badger Creek Watershed Site 38-1 is regulated by the Iowa DNR, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level. The site does not have an emergency action plan (EAP) prepared, and the condition assessment is marked as 'Not Rated'. Overall, this site presents an opportunity for water resource and climate enthusiasts to study the management and impact of a vital water structure in the region, with potential for further research and monitoring to ensure its continued effectiveness and safety.