Dam 2 dam
Dam 2
Dam 2, located in Greenwood County, Kansas, is a private earth dam primarily used for fire protection, stock, and as a small fish pond. Standing at a height of 22.6 feet and with a length of 750 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 144.8 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 40.87 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Otis Creek-TR and serves as a low hazard structure with a buttress core design.
Although Dam 2 is not regulated by the state and does not have a state inspection or enforcement program in place, it plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area. The dam's purpose extends beyond its primary functions, providing irrigation and wildlife habitat benefits to the surrounding ecosystem. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, highlighting the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure its long-term safety and effectiveness.
With its strategic location and essential functions for both fire protection and water storage, Dam 2 is a valuable asset for the local community. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the proper management and upkeep of dams like Dam 2 are vital for ensuring a sustainable and resilient water supply for both human and ecological needs. The dam serves as a reminder of the important role that small-scale infrastructure plays in maintaining water security in the face of a changing climate.
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 Dam 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Otter C At Climax | 13 cfs | → |
| Cedar C Nr Cedar Point | 36 cfs | → |
| Verdigris R Nr Virgil | 1,830 cfs | → |
| Cottonwood R Nr Florence | 130 cfs | → |
| Whitewater R At Towanda | 39 cfs | → |
| Cottonwood R Nr Plymouth | 876 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dam 2.
Campgrounds
- El Dorado State Park
- Walnut River Rv Park
- Rock Ridge Cove North - Fall River Lake
- White Hall Bay - Fall River Lake
- Fall River State Park
Fishing spots
- El Dorado East Park Pond
- Chase State Fishing Lake
- Butler State Lake
- Augusta City Lake
- Augusta - Santa Fe Lake
- Rose Hill - School St. Pond
More reservoirs
Track 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 Dam 2
Where does the data for 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 Dam 2.