Floodwater Ret Dam Ss-2 dam
Floodwater Ret Dam Ss-2
Located in Sedgwick, Colorado, Floodwater Retention Dam Ss-2 is a key infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along the South Platte River. Completed in 1980, this earth dam stands at 33 feet high and spans over 2308 feet in length, providing essential flood risk reduction measures for the local community. With a storage capacity of 743 acre-feet and a hydraulic height of 26 feet, the dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the region against potential flooding events.
Managed and regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources, Floodwater Retention Dam Ss-2 has a low hazard potential and is deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in 2015. The dam's uncontrolled spillway, with a width of 212 feet, ensures efficient water discharge during peak flow events, further enhancing its flood protection capabilities. With its primary purpose focused on flood risk reduction, this essential structure serves as a testament to effective water resource management and disaster preparedness in the region.
As a vital component of the local government's flood control strategy, Floodwater Retention Dam Ss-2 stands as a testament to effective collaboration between federal and state agencies in addressing climate-related challenges. With its moderate risk assessment and regular inspection protocols in place, the dam continues to play a pivotal role in safeguarding the community against potential flooding threats. As climate change intensifies, structures like Floodwater Retention Dam Ss-2 highlight the importance of resilient infrastructure in adapting to the evolving impacts of water resource management and climate variability.
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 Floodwater Ret Dam Ss-2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Platte River Near Crook | 15 cfs | → |
| S. Platte R. At Julesburg | -999 cfs | → |
| South Platte River At Roscoe Nebr | 32 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Floodwater Ret Dam Ss-2.
Track Floodwater Ret Dam Ss-2 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 Floodwater Ret Dam Ss-2
Where does the data for Floodwater Ret Dam Ss-2 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 Floodwater Ret Dam Ss-2.