Youth Camp Dam No. 2 dam
Youth Camp Dam No. 2
Youth Camp Dam No. 2, located in Decatur, Indiana, is a privately-owned earth dam constructed in 1970 for recreational purposes along an unnamed tributary of Sand Creek. With a height of 25 feet and a length of 234 feet, this dam provides a storage capacity of 25 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 2.5 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition was assessed as unsatisfactory during the last inspection in June 2016, indicating a need for maintenance and improvements to ensure its safety and integrity.
Managed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Youth Camp Dam No. 2 is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. While the dam does not have a spillway, outlet gates, or locks, it presents a high risk level due to its condition assessment and potential for emergency situations. The dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures are currently not specified, highlighting the need for proactive monitoring and mitigation strategies to address any potential risks and safeguard the surrounding community and environment.
As a popular recreational site, Youth Camp Dam No. 2 serves as a vital water resource for the area, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and enjoyment. However, ongoing maintenance and risk assessment are crucial to ensure the dam's continued functionality and safety for visitors and nearby residents. With a clear understanding of its purpose and associated risks, efforts to address the dam's condition assessment and implement necessary improvements can enhance its resilience and longevity for the benefit of all water resource and climate enthusiasts.
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 Youth Camp Dam No. 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clifty Creek At Hartsville | 584 cfs | → |
| Brush Creek Near Nebraska | 38 cfs | → |
| Flatrock River At St. Paul | 2,150 cfs | → |
| Vernon Fork Muscatatuck River At Vernon | 2,320 cfs | → |
| Haw Creek Near Clifford | 320 cfs | → |
| East Fork White River At Columbus | 7,760 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Youth Camp Dam No. 2.
Track Youth Camp Dam No. 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 Youth Camp Dam No. 2
Where does the data for Youth Camp Dam No. 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 Youth Camp Dam No. 2.