Rippe Pond No. 2 Dam dam
Rippe Pond No. 2 Dam
Rippe Pond No. 2 Dam, located in Loveland, Ohio, is a private earth dam built in 1968 by the USDA NRCS. With a height of 34.4 feet and a length of 250 feet, this dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 35.2 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 2.7 acres. Situated on a tributary to the Little Miami River, the dam is regulated and inspected by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio.
The dam poses a significant hazard potential with a fair condition assessment as of April 2019. It has an uncontrolled spillway type and outlet gates, allowing for a maximum discharge of 52 cubic feet per second. Despite its moderate risk rating, the dam meets regulatory guidelines and has an inspection frequency of 5 years. The risk management measures and emergency action plan status for Rippe Pond No. 2 Dam are currently unspecified, warranting further attention from water resource and climate enthusiasts to ensure the safety and sustainability of this structure.
Overall, Rippe Pond No. 2 Dam serves as a valuable recreational resource in Warren County, Ohio, while also highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and risk management for earth dams in the region. Monitoring and implementing necessary measures to address any potential hazards and improve the condition of the dam will be crucial in safeguarding both the environment and surrounding communities from any adverse impacts related to its operation and maintenance.
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 Rippe Pond No. 2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| O'Bannon Creek Near Loveland Oh | 10 cfs | → |
| Little Miami River At Milford Oh | 630 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At East Sharon Rd At Sharonville Oh | 30 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Evendale Oh | 41 cfs | → |
| East Fork Little Miami River At Perintown Oh | 60 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Carthage Oh | 64 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rippe Pond No. 2 Dam.
Boat launches
- Longworth Street 110, Milford
- Mckelvey Road Springfield Township
- Lakeview Drive Greenhills
- Kennedy Road Municipio De St. Clair
- Caesar Creek Wellman Meadows Boat Ramp
- Caesars Creek Furnas Shores Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Rippe Pond No. 2 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Rippe Pond No. 2 Dam
Where does the data for Rippe Pond No. 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 Significant 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 Rippe Pond No. 2 Dam.