Richards Dam No. 2 dam
Richards Dam No. 2
Richards Dam No. 2, located in Worth, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1994 with a primary purpose of grade stabilization along the Middle Fork Grand River. With a height of 28 feet and a length of 330 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 38 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 25.6 square miles. Despite being unregulated by the state, the dam has a low hazard potential and is considered to have a moderate risk level.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 14 feet and has not been rated for its condition assessment. It is equipped with outlet gates and has a surface area of 2 acres. The risk management measures for Richards Dam No. 2 are currently not specified, and there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place. The dam is situated in an area represented by Congressman Sam Graves and falls under the jurisdiction of the Rock Island District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Richards Dam No. 2 presents an interesting case study in private dam ownership and management. With its role in grade stabilization and its location along the Middle Fork Grand River, the dam serves as a vital infrastructure in the region. The moderate risk level and lack of state regulation highlight the importance of monitoring and maintaining such structures to ensure public safety and environmental protection. Further research and assessment may be needed to develop appropriate risk management measures and emergency response plans for Richards Dam No. 2.
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 Richards Dam No. 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork 102 River At Bedford | 0 cfs | → |
| East Fork Big Creek Near Bethany | 411 cfs | → |
| One Hundred And Two River At Maryville | 1,750 cfs | → |
| Thompson River At Davis City | 2,350 cfs | → |
| Nodaway River At Clarinda | 1,080 cfs | → |
| Nodaway River Near Burlington Jct | 2,430 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Richards Dam No. 2.
Track Richards Dam No. 2 in the Snoflo app
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About Richards Dam No. 2
Where does the data for Richards 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 Richards Dam No. 2.