Hilger Dam 295 dam
Hilger Dam 295
Hilger Dam 295, located in Rogers, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of irrigation. Completed in 1981, this earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet and has a structural height of 24 feet, providing a storage capacity of 101 acre-feet. It is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
This dam, situated on Deer Creek, serves as a vital resource for the surrounding area, with a normal storage capacity of 41 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 416 cubic feet per second. Despite its low hazard potential, a fair condition assessment in 2016 highlights the importance of ongoing maintenance and monitoring. With a drainage area of 1.5 square miles and a surface area of 7 acres, Hilger Dam 295 plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities and water management in Butler County, Nebraska.
Managed by private owners and designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Hilger Dam 295 stands as a testament to the collaboration between government agencies and private entities in ensuring efficient water resource management. Its strategic location and design elements make it a key infrastructure for irrigation while also prioritizing safety and regulatory compliance. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like Hilger Dam 295 are essential for sustainable water management practices in 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 Hilger Dam 295 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Cr 1.75mi W Of Polk Co Line | 47 cfs | → |
| Shell Creek Near Columbus | 163 cfs | → |
| Platte River Near Duncan | 258 cfs | → |
| Platte River At North Bend | 3,390 cfs | → |
| Prairie Creek Nr Silver Creek Nebr | 14 cfs | → |
| Silver Cr | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hilger Dam 295.
Boat launches
- Homestead Lake Recreation
- Flatwater Landing
- Timber Point
- Oxbow Trail Recreation Area
- Red Cedar
- Lake North
Campgrounds
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Track Hilger Dam 295 in the Snoflo app
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About Hilger Dam 295
Where does the data for Hilger Dam 295 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.
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