Edwards Ranch Lake No 2 Dam dam
Edwards Ranch Lake No 2 Dam
Edwards Ranch Lake No 2 Dam, located in Terral, Texas, was completed in 1956 for the primary purposes of fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. This private earth dam stands at 18 feet in height and spans 660 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 180 acre-feet. The dam serves as a water supply source in addition to its other functions, supporting the surrounding area's agricultural and fire protection needs.
Despite being privately owned, the dam is regulated by the state with permitting and inspection requirements in place. It is situated along the TR-East Fork Little Wichita River and is under the jurisdiction of the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. While the dam is not rated for its condition assessment, it has a high risk potential due to its age and the lack of recent evaluation. With a hazard potential that is not available, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status are also unclear, raising concerns for potential safety risks in the event of a failure.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Edwards Ranch Lake No 2 Dam will find it to be a vital structure for local water supply and agricultural needs. Its historical significance and ongoing role in supporting the surrounding community make it a noteworthy site for further exploration and study in the realm of water resource management and climate resilience.
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 Edwards Ranch Lake No 2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| E Fk Little Wichita Rv Nr Henrietta | · | → |
| Beaver Ck Nr Ringgold | 145 cfs | → |
| Red Rv Nr Terral | 177 cfs | → |
| Little Wichita Rv Abv Henrietta | · | → |
| Belknap Ck Nr Ringgold | 112 cfs | → |
| Wichita Rv Nr Charlie | 1,850 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Edwards Ranch Lake No 2 Dam.
Boat launches
- Fm 2606 Clay County
- Pawnee Trail 498, Clay County
- Boat Ramp Road Clay County
- Archer County
- Lake Wichita Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Hapgood Rv Park
- Lake Arrowhead State Park
- Weldon Rob Memorial Park - Lake Nocona
- Boone Park - Lake Nocona
- Joe Benton Park - Lake Nocona
- Moneka Park - Waurika Lake
Track Edwards Ranch Lake No 2 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Edwards Ranch Lake No 2 Dam
Where does the data for Edwards Ranch Lake 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 Not Available 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 Edwards Ranch Lake No 2 Dam.