Matt Leichty Dam dam
Matt Leichty Dam
The Matt Leichty Dam, located in Coppock, Iowa, is a private earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS for grade stabilization purposes. Completed in 2008, this dam stands at 29 feet tall and spans 292 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 31 acre-feet. Situated on a tributary of Williams Creek, the dam serves to regulate water flow and prevent erosion in the surrounding area.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the Matt Leichty Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a maximum discharge capacity of 10 cubic feet per second. Despite its private ownership, the dam is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement, ensuring its compliance with regulatory standards and safeguarding its structural integrity.
Ensuring the safety and functionality of the Matt Leichty Dam is crucial for maintaining the water resources in Henry County, Iowa. With a focus on grade stabilization and water flow management, this dam plays a vital role in protecting the local environment and surrounding communities from the potential risks associated with flooding and erosion. As a key infrastructure project in the area, the Matt Leichty Dam exemplifies the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
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 Matt Leichty Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Creek Near Mt. Pleasant | 7 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Oakland Mills | 55 cfs | → |
| Iowa River Near Lone Tree | 3,230 cfs | → |
| English River At Kalona | 228 cfs | → |
| Iowa River At Wapello | 10,200 cfs | → |
| Cedar River Near Conesville | 6,160 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Matt Leichty Dam.
Boat launches
- Dogwood Avenue Washington County
- Vine Avenue Washington County
- W15 / 330th Avenue Keokuk County
- Riverside Road Riverside
- County Road V5g Keokuk County
- Sand Road Southeast Johnson County
Campgrounds
- Crooked Creek Christian Camp
- Mac Coon Access
- Marr Park
- Brinton Timber
- Lake Darling State Park
- Lake Darling State Park Campground
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Track Matt Leichty Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Matt Leichty Dam
Where does the data for Matt Leichty 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 Matt Leichty Dam.