Fulton Dam dam
Fulton Dam
Fulton Dam, located in Burfordville, Missouri, is a privately owned Earth dam that was completed in 1974 for the primary purpose of creating a Fish and Wildlife Pond. With a height of 25 feet and a length of 265 feet, this dam regulates the TR-CONRAD CREEK and provides a storage capacity of 66 acre-feet. The dam's low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment make it a crucial structure for fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and recreational activities in the area.
The St. Louis District of the US Army Corps of Engineers oversees Fulton Dam, which has a spillway width of 20 feet and a maximum discharge of 154 cubic feet per second. Despite not being state-regulated, this dam plays a vital role in managing the drainage area of 134.4 square miles and providing habitat for various wildlife species. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, its design and purpose highlight its significance in promoting biodiversity and ecosystem health in the region.
As an Earth dam with a stone core foundation, Fulton Dam serves as a key infrastructure for water resource management and ecological conservation in Bollinger County, Missouri. With its strategic location and purposeful design, this dam exemplifies the intersection of human engineering and environmental stewardship, catering to the needs of both wildlife and local communities. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate Fulton Dam's multifaceted role in fostering sustainable water use and enhancing biodiversity in the surrounding area.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Little St. Francis River At Fredericktown | 3 cfs | → |
| South Fork Saline Creek Near Perryville | 20 cfs | → |
| St. Francis River Near Mill Creek | 96 cfs | → |
| St. Francis River Near Saco | 84 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Chester | 270,000 cfs | → |
| Castor River At Zalma | 147 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fulton Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Silver Mines Recreation Area
- Silver Mines
- Hawn State Park
- Lake Girardeau Conservation Area - Mdc
- Marble Creek Rec Area
- Marble Creek Recreation Area
Paddle runs
- Forest Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 4, T33n, R5e To Forest Boundary At South Section Line Of Sec 35, T32n, R5e
- 1/2 Mile Downstream Of Confluence With Kinkaid Creek To Confluence With Mississippi River, Approx 4 Miles South Of Grand Tower, Il
- 1 Mile West Of Alto Pass, Il To 1/2 Mile South Of Confluence With Clear Creek, West Of Trail Of Tears State Forest
- Markam Spring Recreation Area To Nf Boundary
Track Fulton Dam in the Snoflo app
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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.