Dinsdale Lagoon Dam dam
Dinsdale Lagoon Dam
Dinsdale Lagoon Dam, located in Nance County, Nebraska, is a privately-owned structure designed by Settje Agri-Services and the USDA NRCS. Completed in 1966, this earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet and spans a length of 416 feet. With a primary purpose classified as "Other," the dam serves to provide water storage and management for the surrounding area. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is deemed "poor," highlighting the need for maintenance and potential improvements.
Managed under the jurisdiction of the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Dinsdale Lagoon Dam undergoes regular state inspection, enforcement, and permitting processes to ensure its safety and compliance. The dam's storage capacity reaches a maximum of 77 acre-feet, with a normal storage level around 56 acre-feet. The dam also covers a surface area of 10 acres and drains a 0.2 square mile watershed, contributing to water resource management in the region.
While Dinsdale Lagoon Dam has a history of modification in 2001 for hydraulic purposes, its risk assessment, emergency action plan, and inundation maps are currently lacking detailed preparation. As water enthusiasts and climate advocates continue to monitor and advocate for the sustainable management of water resources, the condition and maintenance of structures like Dinsdale Lagoon Dam play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and resilience of local communities in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Dinsdale Lagoon Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Loup River Nr St Paul Nebr | 712 cfs | → |
| Middle Loup R. At St. Paul | 755 cfs | → |
| Warm Slough Nr Central City | · | → |
| Loup River Power Canal Near Genoa | 1,570 cfs | → |
| Silver Cr | 20 cfs | → |
| Beaver Creek At Genoa | 235 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dinsdale Lagoon Dam.
Track Dinsdale Lagoon Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Dinsdale Lagoon Dam
Where does the data for Dinsdale Lagoon 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 Dinsdale Lagoon Dam.