Wilson Creek 12-25 dam
Wilson Creek 12-25
Wilson Creek 12-25, located in Cass, Nebraska, is a local government-owned earth dam completed in 1963 by the USDA NRCS. This structure serves multiple purposes, including flood risk reduction, with a primary purpose of "Other." The dam stands at a height of 25 feet with a hydraulic height of 24 feet and a structural height of 30 feet, providing a normal storage capacity of 33 acre-feet and a NID storage of 122 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment as of April 2019, Wilson Creek 12-25 plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Situated on the TR-N FK LITTLE NEMAHA RIVER, this dam covers a surface area of 8 acres and has a drainage area of 0.7 square miles. Managed by the NE DNR, the dam is inspected every five years to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with state regulations. In the event of an emergency, the dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status and risk assessment measures are currently not available, suggesting a potential area for improvement in the management of this vital water resource infrastructure.
With a congressional representative of Jeff Fortenberry (R) and oversight from the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Wilson Creek 12-25 stands as a key component in the water resource and climate management of the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to monitor and assess the impact of dams like Wilson Creek 12-25 on the local ecosystem, efforts to enhance emergency preparedness and risk assessment measures will be essential in ensuring the continued safety and efficiency of this critical 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 Wilson Creek 12-25 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Platte R At Louisville Ne | 6,590 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek At Greenwood | 379 cfs | → |
| Platte R Nr Ashland | 6,100 cfs | → |
| Wahoo Cr At Ashland | 156 cfs | → |
| Weeping Water Creek At Union | 48 cfs | → |
| Stevens Creek Nr. Lincoln | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wilson Creek 12-25.
Track Wilson Creek 12-25 in the Snoflo app
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About Wilson Creek 12-25
Where does the data for Wilson Creek 12-25 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 Wilson Creek 12-25.