York No 2 Dam dam
York No 2 Dam
York No 2 Dam, located in Lowndes, Alabama, is a private-owned structure primarily serving recreational purposes. Situated in the jurisdiction of the Mobile District and Congressional District 07, Alabama, this earth dam boasts a significant hazard potential yet remains unrated in terms of its condition assessment. Despite its lack of height and volume data, the dam is crucial for water supply and provides a tranquil setting for recreational activities.
The dam's owner, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has not conducted recent inspections, potentially raising concerns about its safety and maintenance. With no emergency action plan in place and limited information on risk management measures, the community surrounding York No 2 Dam may benefit from increased oversight and proactive measures to ensure public safety in the event of a hazard. As climate change continues to impact water resources, it is essential that water infrastructure like York No 2 Dam is regularly monitored and maintained to mitigate potential risks.
In the face of uncertain conditions and the dam's unassessed state, water resource and climate enthusiasts should advocate for improved oversight and emergency preparedness measures for York No 2 Dam. By prioritizing safety and risk management, stakeholders can work towards safeguarding this essential water supply and recreational asset for the benefit of the community and the environment.
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 York No 2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama River Near Montgomery | 11,300 cfs | → |
| Catoma Creek Near Montgomery Al | 11 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River Near Mont.-Mont. Water Works | 1,380 cfs | → |
| Mulberry Creek At Jones Al | 118 cfs | → |
| Pine Barren Creek Near Snow Hill | 38 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Marion Junction Al | 906 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near York No 2 Dam.
Boat launches
- Brinson Court Lowndes County
- River Road Montgomery
- Prairie Creek Road Lowndes County
- Lowndes County
- Lake Jordan Boat Ramp
- Boat Ramp Road, Wetumpka
Campgrounds
- Gunter Hill
- Maxwell/Gunter Afb Military
- Prairie Creek
- Jones Bluff
- Fort Toulouse/Jackson Park
- Sherling Lake City Park
Fishing spots
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Track York No 2 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About York No 2 Dam
Where does the data for York No 2 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 Significant 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 York No 2 Dam.