Red Hill Farm Dam No. 2 dam
Red Hill Farm Dam No. 2
Red Hill Farm Dam No. 2, located in Guernsey County, Ohio, is a privately owned irrigation dam completed in 1994. With a height of 26.6 feet and a storage capacity of 48 acres, this earth dam plays a crucial role in water resource management for the surrounding area. Situated along a tributary to Brushy Fork, the dam helps regulate water flow and provides essential irrigation for agricultural purposes in the region.
Maintained and regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Red Hill Farm Dam No. 2 has a low hazard potential and is assessed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in 2017. The dam's structure spans 280 feet in length and covers a surface area of 1.7 acres, serving as a vital component for water storage and distribution in the area. Given its importance for irrigation, the dam is subject to regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its continued functionality and safety.
Overall, Red Hill Farm Dam No. 2 stands as a significant water management infrastructure in Ohio, contributing to the sustainable use of water resources for agricultural purposes. Designed by Bair, Goodie & Assoc, this dam underscores the importance of proper maintenance and regulation in safeguarding water sources and addressing the impacts of climate change on water availability. As a key feature in the region's water infrastructure, the dam plays a crucial role in supporting the local economy and ensuring the continued viability of agricultural operations in the area.
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 Red Hill Farm Dam No. 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Stillwater Creek At Piedmont Oh | 67 cfs | → |
| Boggs Fork At Piedmont Oh | 19 cfs | → |
| Brushy Fork Near Tippecanoe Oh | 35 cfs | → |
| Stillwater Creek At Tippecanoe Oh | 116 cfs | → |
| Leatherwood Creek Near Kipling Oh | 14 cfs | → |
| Wills Creek At Cambridge Oh | 51 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Red Hill Farm Dam No. 2.
Boat launches
- Salt Fork State Park - Rocky Fork Access
- Salt Fork State Park - Salt Fork Marina
- Us 22 Wildlife Acess Ramp
- Salt Fork State Park - Campground Ramp
- Salt Fork State Park - North Salem Ramp
- Salt Fork State Park - Cabin Area
Campgrounds
Track Red Hill Farm Dam No. 2 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Red Hill Farm Dam No. 2
Where does the data for Red Hill Farm 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 Red Hill Farm Dam No. 2.