Southern Silica Pond No. 2 Dam dam
Southern Silica Pond No. 2 Dam
Southern Silica Pond No. 2 Dam, located in Omega, Ohio, was completed in 1956 by Southern Silica, Inc. The dam stands at a height of 37.7 feet and serves primarily for recreational purposes. With a normal storage capacity of 28.5 acre-feet and a surface area of 2.8 acres, the dam is situated on a tributary to Whiskey Run in Ross County, Ohio. Despite its recreational focus, the dam has been classified as having a high hazard potential and a poor condition assessment as of October 2016.
Managed by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, the Southern Silica Pond No. 2 Dam undergoes regular state inspections and enforcement to ensure its safety and regulatory compliance. The dam has a drainage area of 0.17 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 86 cubic feet per second. However, its hazard potential categorization highlights the importance of ongoing risk management and emergency preparedness efforts to mitigate any potential threats to downstream communities and infrastructure in case of a dam failure. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate in the area should monitor the dam's condition and any updates from the state regulatory agency to stay informed about its safety status and any necessary maintenance or improvements.
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 Southern Silica Pond No. 2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Scioto River At Higby Oh | 2,150 cfs | → |
| Scioto River At Piketon Oh | 4,520 cfs | → |
| Paint Creek At Chillicothe Oh | 326 cfs | → |
| Scioto River At Chillicothe Oh | 2,360 cfs | → |
| Paint Creek Near Bourneville Oh | 221 cfs | → |
| Little Raccoon Creek Near Ewington Oh | 18 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Southern Silica Pond No. 2 Dam.
Track Southern Silica Pond No. 2 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Southern Silica Pond No. 2 Dam
Where does the data for Southern Silica 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 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 Southern Silica Pond No. 2 Dam.