Curtis Myers Dam #2 dam
Curtis Myers Dam #2
Curtis Myers Dam #2, located in Parkville, Missouri, was completed in 2000 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of grade stabilization along TR-Brush Creek. This earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a length of 375 feet, with a storage capacity of 26 acre-feet. The dam has a low hazard potential and is not currently rated for its condition.
The dam's spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 40 feet, and it serves to manage a drainage area of 134.4 square miles. Despite being a private-owned structure, it is not regulated by the state of Missouri. The risk assessment for Curtis Myers Dam #2 indicates a moderate level of risk (3), with no specific risk management measures outlined. The dam has not been inspected since its completion in 2000, and its emergency action plan status is not provided.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Curtis Myers Dam #2 represents a significant infrastructure for grade stabilization in the Platte County area. With its strategic location along TR-Brush Creek and its moderate risk assessment, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and mitigating potential hazards in the region. As a private-owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS, the dam stands as a testament to collaborative efforts in enhancing water resource management while balancing environmental considerations.
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 Curtis Myers Dam #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Platte River At Sharps Station | 5,350 cfs | → |
| Little Platte River At Smithville | 17 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Kansas City | 66,600 cfs | → |
| Mill C At Johnson Drive | 27 cfs | → |
| Stranger C Nr Tonganoxie | 253 cfs | → |
| Brush Creek At Ward Parkway In Kansas City | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Curtis Myers Dam #2.
Track Curtis Myers Dam #2 in the Snoflo app
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About Curtis Myers Dam #2
Where does the data for Curtis Myers 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 Curtis Myers Dam #2.