Unity #2 Dam dam
Unity #2 Dam
Unity #2 Dam, located in Kansas City, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation and water supply purposes. Completed in 1957, this dam stands at a height of 52 feet and has a length of 450 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 618 acre-feet. Serving as a crucial resource for the surrounding area, the dam regulates the flow of TR-Little Cedar Creek, providing both recreational opportunities and water supply for the community.
Managed by the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG, Unity #2 Dam has a high hazard potential but is currently in satisfactory condition, indicating its structural integrity and safety measures are well-maintained. With a drainage area of 1190 acres and a surface area of 26 acres, this dam plays a vital role in flood control and water management in the region. Despite its age, regular inspections and enforcement by state regulatory agencies ensure the dam's continued operation and safety for the public.
Emanuel Cleaver (D) represents the area in Congress, and as a part of the Kansas City District, Unity #2 Dam is a key infrastructure project that contributes to the overall environmental and recreational landscape of the region. With its historical significance and ongoing importance in water resource management, Unity #2 Dam stands as a testament to the essential role dams play in maintaining a sustainable and resilient water supply system in Missouri.
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 Unity #2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork Little Blue River Nr Blue Springs | 10 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Kansas City | 77 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Stadium Drive In Kc | 93 cfs | → |
| Little Blue River Near Lake City | 83 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Blue Ridge Blvd Ext In Kc | 29 cfs | → |
| Indian C At State Line Rd | 42 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Unity #2 Dam.
Boat launches
- Lee's Summit
- Southeast Raytown Road Lee's Summit
- South Lake Road Cass County
- River Trail Kansas City
- Cass County
- East Loch Lloyd Parkway Loch Lloyd
Track Unity #2 Dam 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 Unity #2 Dam
Where does the data for Unity #2 Dam 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 High 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 Unity #2 Dam.