Campbell Farms Dam dam
Campbell Farms Dam
Campbell Farms Dam, located in Coppock, Iowa, along the TR-Cedar Creek river, was completed in 1974 by the USDA NRCS. This earth dam, with a height of 28 feet and a length of 295 feet, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. With a storage capacity of 44 acre-feet and a surface area of 4 acres, the dam is primarily used by the private owner for agricultural and recreational activities.
Managed and regulated by the Iowa DNR, Campbell Farms Dam is classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment. Despite not having a condition rating, the dam is inspected, permitted, and enforced by state agencies. While not equipped with outlet gates or a controlled spillway, the dam remains a crucial structure for water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
With its peaceful surroundings and functional design, Campbell Farms Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management. As a private-owned structure supported by the USDA NRCS, it exemplifies the collaboration between public and private entities in ensuring the safety and efficiency of water infrastructure for both agricultural and environmental purposes in Washington County, Iowa.
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 Campbell Farms Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| English River At Kalona | 228 cfs | → |
| Iowa River Near Lone Tree | 3,230 cfs | → |
| Big Creek Near Mt. Pleasant | 7 cfs | → |
| Old Mans Creek Near Iowa City | 118 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Oakland Mills | 55 cfs | → |
| Cedar River Near Conesville | 6,160 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Campbell Farms Dam.
Boat launches
- Vine Avenue Washington County
- Dogwood Avenue Washington County
- W15 / 330th Avenue Keokuk County
- Riverside Road Riverside
- Sand Road Southeast Johnson County
- County Road V5g Keokuk County
Track Campbell Farms Dam 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 Campbell Farms Dam
Where does the data for Campbell Farms Dam 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 Campbell Farms Dam.