Hayes County Road Dam 1 dam
Hayes County Road Dam 1
Hayes County Road Dam 1, located in Nebraska, serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood risk reduction along Skunk Creek. Built in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 24.6 feet and spans 1250 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 119.1 acre-feet. Despite its primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam's condition assessment reveals it to be in poor condition, emphasizing the need for maintenance and upgrades to ensure its effectiveness in safeguarding the surrounding area.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Hayes County Road Dam 1 is subject to state inspection, enforcement, and permitting. While its hazard potential is classified as low, the dam's poor condition assessment raises concerns about its ability to withstand potential flood events. With a drainage area of 1.15 square miles and a surface area of 4.9 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to recognize the significance of infrastructure like Hayes County Road Dam 1 in protecting communities from the impacts of flooding. By understanding its design specifications, condition assessment, and regulatory oversight, enthusiasts can advocate for necessary improvements to ensure the dam's continued effectiveness in flood risk reduction. Additionally, staying informed about the dam's maintenance and inspection schedules can help proactively address any potential safety concerns and uphold the resilience of the surrounding area to climate-related threats.
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 Hayes County Road Dam 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Frenchman Creek At Palisade | 13 cfs | → |
| Frenchman Creek At Culbertson | 22 cfs | → |
| Republican River At Mccook Nebr | 28 cfs | → |
| Republican River At Stratton | 24 cfs | → |
| Driftwood Creek Near Mc Cook | 0 cfs | → |
| Red Willow Creek Near Red Willow | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hayes County Road Dam 1.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Red Willow Reservoir State Rec Area
- Kiwanis Point Campground
- Buffalo Roam Campground
- Willow View Campground
- Swanson Reservoir State Rec Area
- Karrer Park
Track Hayes County Road Dam 1 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 Hayes County Road Dam 1
Where does the data for Hayes County Road Dam 1 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 Hayes County Road Dam 1.