Walters Creek Watershed Site 31-2 dam
Walters Creek Watershed Site 31-2
Located in Adams, Iowa, the Walters Creek Watershed Site 31-2 is a key water resource managed by the local government for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. This Earth dam, designed by USDA NRCS in 1969, stands at a height of 24 feet and spans 479 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 0.34 square miles and a surface area of 6 acres, this low-hazard dam on TR-Kemp Creek plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction for the surrounding area.
Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, this site is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement ensuring its safety and efficacy. While it has not been rated for condition assessment, the risk potential is moderate, with emergency action plans and risk management measures yet to be fully documented. With a history dating back to the early 1970s, this watershed site continues to play a vital role in water resource management and climate resilience in the region, under the oversight of the local government and state agencies.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the unique features and functions of the Walters Creek Watershed Site 31-2, they will discover a well-maintained Earth dam with a rich history of service in flood risk reduction and water storage. With its strategic location in Adams, Iowa, and the oversight of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, this site serves as a model for sustainable water management practices and underscores the importance of local and state collaboration in ensuring the safety and reliability of critical infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams 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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Walters Creek Watershed Site 31-2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Nishnabotna River Near Atlantic | 239 cfs | → |
| East Fork 102 River At Bedford | 1 cfs | → |
| Nodaway River At Clarinda | 1,670 cfs | → |
| East Nishnabotna River At Red Oak | 480 cfs | → |
| West Nishnabotna River At Hancock | 340 cfs | → |
| South Raccoon River At Redfield | 750 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Walters Creek Watershed Site 31-2.
Track Walters Creek Watershed Site 31-2 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Walters Creek Watershed Site 31-2
Where does the data for Walters Creek Watershed Site 31-2 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Walters Creek Watershed Site 31-2.