#2 Reservoir Report
Nearby: #`1 Goebel-Stockebrand Frd No 161
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
#2, also known as Ksnoname 2660, is a privately owned dam located in Woodson County, Kansas.
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Summary
Designed by USDA NRCS, this earth dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and providing a small fish pond. With a height of 19.5 feet and a hydraulic height of 21 feet, #2 has a storage capacity of 119.7 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 6.09 acres.
Situated on Owl Creek-TR, this dam has a low hazard potential and is currently in a not rated condition. Although it has not been inspected since July 2007, #2 plays a vital role in the local water resource management system. The dam does not have a spillway but features outlet gates to control water flow. With a drainage area of 0.3 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 462 cubic feet per second, #2 is essential for maintaining water supply and mitigating potential risks associated with flooding.
While #2 may be modest in size, its significance in providing essential services such as fire protection and stock watering cannot be understated. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the infrastructure and functionality of dams like #2 is crucial for sustainable water management and ensuring the resilience of communities in the face of changing climate conditions.
Dam Length |
775 |
Dam Height |
19.5 |
River Or Stream |
OWL CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6.09 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Drainage Area |
0.3 |
Nid Storage |
119.7 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
22 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Verdigris R Nr Virgil
|
165cfs |
Neosho R Nr Iola
|
2180cfs |
Neosho R At Burlington
|
1200cfs |
Fall R At Fredonia
|
384cfs |
Otter C At Climax
|
20cfs |
Verdigris R Nr Altoona
|
333cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
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