Fulton Dam dam
Fulton Dam
Fulton Dam, located in Coppock, Iowa, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 2008 for the primary purposes of fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. The dam stands at a height of 24 feet and stretches 320 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 59 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Crooked Creek, the dam serves as a crucial water resource in Washington County, Iowa, with a surface area of 4.3 acres and a drainage area of 0.22 square miles.
Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Fulton Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, indicating the need for ongoing risk management measures. While the dam has not been rated for its condition, it remains an essential infrastructure for water management and conservation in the region, contributing to the sustainability of the local ecosystem and supporting various recreational activities for the community.
With its strategic location and design by NRCS, Fulton Dam not only provides essential water resources for firefighting, livestock, and aquatic life but also enhances the overall environmental resilience in the area. As a structure that meets guidelines for emergency action plans and risk assessments, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating potential risks and ensuring the safety of surrounding communities. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the existence of Fulton Dam highlights the importance of sustainable water management practices and the critical role that dams play in maintaining ecological balance and supporting diverse ecosystems 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 Fulton Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa River Near Lone Tree | 3,230 cfs | → |
| Big Creek Near Mt. Pleasant | 7 cfs | → |
| English River At Kalona | 228 cfs | → |
| Cedar River Near Conesville | 6,160 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Oakland Mills | 55 cfs | → |
| Iowa River At Wapello | 10,200 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fulton Dam.
Boat launches
- Vine Avenue Washington County
- Dogwood Avenue Washington County
- Riverside Road Riverside
- Sand Road Southeast Johnson County
- W15 / 330th Avenue Keokuk County
- 520th Street Southeast Johnson County
Track Fulton 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 Fulton Dam
Where does the data for Fulton 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 Fulton Dam.