Schulte Farm Dam dam
Schulte Farm Dam
Schulte Farm Dam, located in Keokuk, Iowa, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock maintenance, and as a small fish pond. Built in 1996 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a length of 400 feet. With a storage capacity of 25 acre-feet and a surface area of 2 acres, the dam is designed to regulate water flow from the TR- North Skunk River.
Managed by a private owner, Schulte Farm Dam is regulated and inspected by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Despite being rated as low risk, the dam has a moderate risk assessment due to its potential hazards. The spillway is uncontrolled, and the dam is primarily constructed with soil as its foundation, making it essential for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity for public safety and environmental protection. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Schulte Farm Dam presents an opportunity to explore the intersection of agricultural practices, water management, and ecosystem health within the Rock Island District.
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 Schulte Farm Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Skunk River Near Sigourney | 1,540 cfs | → |
| English River At Kalona | 646 cfs | → |
| Old Mans Creek Near Iowa City | 207 cfs | → |
| Iowa River Near Lone Tree | 3,340 cfs | → |
| Big Bear Creek At Ladora | 618 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At Ottumwa | 16,400 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Schulte Farm Dam.
Boat launches
- W15 / 330th Avenue Keokuk County
- County Road V5g Keokuk County
- Dogwood Avenue Washington County
- 216th Street Iowa County
- Riverside Road Riverside
- Vine Avenue Washington County
Campgrounds
- Belva - Deer Rec Area
- Skunk River Access
- Manhattan Bridge Access
- Yenruogis County Park
- Chacauqua River Access
- Brinton Timber
More reservoirs
Track Schulte Farm Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Schulte Farm Dam
Where does the data for Schulte Farm 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 Schulte Farm Dam.