Texas Gulf Emergency Pond No. 2 dam
Texas Gulf Emergency Pond No. 2
Texas Gulf Emergency Pond No. 2, located in Sweetwater, Wyoming, is a privately-owned earth dam completed in 1976 by designer Donald E. Westover. This dam, standing at a height of 26 feet and with a storage capacity of 174 acre-feet, serves a primary purpose not specified in the data provided, but is regulated and permitted by the state agency SEO. Situated along the Gulf No. 2 Draw, this structure has a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment as of the last inspection in July 2017.
Despite its relatively low hazard potential, Texas Gulf Emergency Pond No. 2 poses a high risk due to unspecified factors. With a structural height matching its dam height of 26 feet and a hydraulic height of 24 feet, this earth dam spans a length of 1100 feet. The absence of a spillway type or outlet gates raises questions about its flood control capabilities and emergency preparedness measures. While the risk assessment deems it a high-risk structure, the lack of detailed information on risk management measures and emergency action plans leaves room for further investigation and assessment.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts delve into the specifics of Texas Gulf Emergency Pond No. 2, the data reveals a structure with historical significance dating back to its completion in 1976. Its location in Westvaco, Sweetwater, Wyoming, and association with the Gulf No. 2 Draw add to its environmental importance. While the dam's condition assessment is fair and its hazard potential low, the high risk designation indicates potential vulnerabilities that merit attention and proactive risk management strategies to ensure the safety and sustainability of this water resource infrastructure.
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 Texas Gulf Emergency Pond No. 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Blacks Fork Near Little America | 60 cfs | → |
| Green River Below Fontenelle Reservoir | 626 cfs | → |
| Green River Near Green River | 493 cfs | → |
| Green River Near La Barge | 2,340 cfs | → |
| Fontenelle C Nr Herschler Ranch | 82 cfs | → |
| Pacific Creek Near Farson | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Texas Gulf Emergency Pond No. 2.
Boat launches
- Slate Creek Campground Boat Launch
- Weeping Rock Campground Boat Launch
- Tail Race Campground Boat Launch
- Stratton Meyer Boatramp Road Green River
- Fontenelle Creek Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Slate Creek Campground
- Slate Creek Campsite 1
- Slate Creek Campsite 2
- Slate Creek Campsite 3
- Slate Creek Campsite 4
- Slate Creek Campsite 5
Fishing spots
Track Texas Gulf Emergency Pond 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 Texas Gulf Emergency Pond No. 2
Where does the data for Texas Gulf Emergency Pond 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 Texas Gulf Emergency Pond No. 2.