Shawnee City Lake No. 2 dam
Shawnee City Lake No. 2
Shawnee City Lake No. 2, located in Bethel Acres, Oklahoma, is a vital water supply resource managed by the local government. Constructed in 1960 by BENHAM CO., this earth dam spans 3650 feet in length and reaches a height of 50 feet, with a storage capacity of 18,900 acre-feet. The dam regulates the flow of South Deer Creek and serves as a critical water source for the area, with a maximum discharge capacity of 31,000 cubic feet per second.
Despite its age, the dam is regularly inspected and maintained by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a high hazard potential but fair condition assessment, the dam is considered to be at very high risk, emphasizing the importance of continued monitoring and risk management measures. The controlled spillway and valve outlet gates are key components of the dam's design, allowing for controlled water release during periods of high inflow.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Shawnee City Lake No. 2 to be a significant infrastructure project that plays a crucial role in providing water supply to the residents of Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. Its strategic location and design reflect a commitment to sustainable water management practices, ensuring the continued availability of water resources for the community. As a regulated and inspected dam, Shawnee City Lake No. 2 serves as a testament to effective water resource management and highlights the importance of resilience in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Shawnee City Lake No. 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Canadian River At Shawnee | 242 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River Near Harrah | 150 cfs | → |
| Little River Blw Lk Thunderbird Nr Norman | 1 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Tecumseh | 35 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River At Britton Rd At Okc | 346 cfs | → |
| Deep Fork At Warwick | 331 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Shawnee City Lake No. 2.
Boat launches
- Little Gravel Road Little Axe
- Lake Draper Trail Oklahoma City
- Oklahoma City
- Oklahoma Greenway Trail Oklahoma City
- Oklahoma River Trail - North Oklahoma City
Track Shawnee City Lake 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 Shawnee City Lake No. 2
Where does the data for Shawnee City Lake 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 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 Shawnee City Lake No. 2.