Hummel Erosion Control Dam dam
Hummel Erosion Control Dam
The Hummel Erosion Control Dam, located in Nebraska along the TR-S FK SWAN CREEK, was completed in 1963 with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Designed by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 17 feet and has a structural height of 19 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 141 acre-feet. The dam spans 605 feet in length and covers a surface area of 15 acres, serving as a vital resource for water management in the region.
Owned privately, the Hummel Erosion Control Dam is regulated and permitted by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, with state inspections and enforcement ensuring its operational integrity. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. Its strategic location and design make it a key component in the overall water resource management system within Jefferson County, Nebraska.
As a collaborative effort between the Natural Resources Conservation Service and local stakeholders, the Hummel Erosion Control Dam showcases the importance of sustainable infrastructure for climate resilience. With a focus on effective water management and erosion control, this dam stands as a testament to the proactive measures taken to safeguard communities and ecosystems from the impacts of changing weather patterns. Its presence not only mitigates flood risks but also contributes to the overall environmental health and well-being of the region.
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 Hummel Erosion Control Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Blue River Near Fairbury | 213 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek Near De Witt | 105 cfs | → |
| Little Blue R At Hollenberg | 298 cfs | → |
| Big Blue River Near Crete | 162 cfs | → |
| West Fork Big Blue River Nr Dorchester | 71 cfs | → |
| Mill C At Washington | 43 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hummel Erosion Control Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Crystal Springs Lake
- Leisure Lake Wma
- Rock Creek Station State Rec Area
- Buckley Creek
- Diller City Park
- Riverside Park - Beatrice
Fishing spots
Track Hummel Erosion Control Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hummel Erosion Control Dam
Where does the data for Hummel Erosion Control 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 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 Hummel Erosion Control Dam.