Chipola Dam # 2 dam
Chipola Dam # 2
Chipola Dam # 2, located in Marianna, Florida, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1961 for irrigation purposes on the Merritts Mill Pond. With a height of 20 feet and a length of 400 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 66 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 60 cubic feet per second. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment has not been rated since its last inspection in May 1994.
Operated by the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Chipola Dam # 2 plays a crucial role in managing water resources in Jackson County, Florida. It is regulated by the state and has necessary permits and inspections in place to ensure its safety and effectiveness. While the dam primarily serves irrigation purposes, it also contributes to the conservation and management of water resources in the area.
Although Chipola Dam # 2 has not been significantly modified since its construction, its maintenance and emergency preparedness protocols, such as the existence of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), remain unclear. With its strategic location on the Merritts Mill Pond, this earth dam continues to be a key infrastructure for water management in the region, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in its role in sustaining agricultural activities and environmental conservation 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 Chipola Dam # 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chipola River At Marianna Fl | 997 cfs | → |
| Chipola River Nr Altha | 1,110 cfs | → |
| Apalachicola River At Chattahoochee Fla | 8,280 cfs | → |
| Apalachicola River Nr Blountstown | 8,990 cfs | → |
| Spring Creek Near Reynoldsville | 167 cfs | → |
| Telogia Creek Nr Bristol | 82 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Chipola Dam # 2.
Boat launches
- Peacock Bridge Road 5207-5229, Marianna
- River Road 3458, Sneads
- Calhoun County
- Lakeview Trail Jackson County
- Fairchild Park Road Seminole County
- City Square Road Jackson County
Campgrounds
- Florida Caverns State Park
- Alliance Hill Rv Resort
- Three Rivers State Park
- Rock Bluff Primitive Camp
- River Junction - Lake Seminole
- Rock Creek Primitive Camp
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- 2 Miles Below Dam On Lake Talquin To Ochlockonee Bay
- Segment B--Sh 65 To Carr Bridge On Fh 13
- Headwaters To Concrete Bridge (Burnt Bridge) On Fh 13 (Where River Enters Bradwell Ray Wilderness)
- Segment C--Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness Boundary To Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness (Southern) Boundary
Track Chipola Dam # 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 Chipola Dam # 2
Where does the data for Chipola Dam # 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 Chipola Dam # 2.