Dam No 2-6 (Timber Hill Lake) dam
Dam No 2-6 (Timber Hill Lake)
Dam No 2-6, also known as Timber Hill Lake, is a local government-owned structure located in Caney, Kansas. This earth dam, with a height of 59 feet and a hydraulic height of 51 feet, was completed in 1966 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Its normal storage capacity is 854 acre-feet, providing water supply benefits in addition to flood protection for the surrounding area. The dam is regulated and inspected by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Situated on Otter Creek, Dam No 2-6 spans 1400 feet in length and covers a surface area of 90.34 acres. With a drainage area of 6.03 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and mitigating flood risks in the region. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Although no spillway type is specified, the dam features a spillway width of 130 feet for controlled water release during high flow events.
With its strategic location and significant water management capabilities, Dam No 2-6 serves as a vital infrastructure asset for flood risk reduction and water supply in Chautauqua County, Kansas. Owned and operated by the local government, this earth dam represents a key component of the region's water resource management system. As climate change impacts continue to pose challenges to water availability and flood control, the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams like Timber Hill Lake becomes increasingly crucial in safeguarding communities and ecosystems against water-related risks.
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 No 2-6 (Timber Hill Lake) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Caney R Nr Elgin | 53 cfs | → |
| Elk R At Elk Falls | 36 cfs | → |
| Verdigris R At Independence | 810 cfs | → |
| Verdigris R At Coffeyville | 1,390 cfs | → |
| Caney River Above Coon Creek At Bartlesville | 52 cfs | → |
| Fall R At Fredonia | 106 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dam No 2-6 (Timber Hill Lake).
Track Dam No 2-6 (Timber Hill Lake) in the Snoflo app
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About Dam No 2-6 (Timber Hill Lake)
Where does the data for Dam No 2-6 (Timber Hill Lake) 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 Dam No 2-6 (Timber Hill Lake).