Dam No 2 is an earth dam located in Ottawa County, Kansas, built in 2009. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 780 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Dam No 2
The primary purpose of Dam No 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Triple Tree Home Owners Association (private). It impounds the Solomon River-tr.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 780 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 95 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2009, the structure is relatively new.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 04/23/2020.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ottawa |
| River/Stream | Solomon River-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.99156, -97.60812 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 42 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Triple Tree Home Owners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/23/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS09327 |
| Federal ID | KS09327 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |