Scribner Air Base East Dam dam
Scribner Air Base East Dam
Scribner Air Base East Dam, located in Dodge County, Nebraska, was completed in 1954 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along the TR-Elkhorn River. This earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet and has a hydraulic height of 33 feet, with a total length of 465 feet. Despite its significant hazard potential and poor condition assessment, the dam is state-regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure public safety.
Owned by a private entity, Scribner Air Base East Dam has a storage capacity of 258 acre-feet and a drainage area of 7.18 square miles. The dam is operated for flood risk reduction purposes, with a maximum discharge capacity of 1020 cubic feet per second. Although the dam's condition is deemed poor, the Nebraska DNR enforces state regulations and conducts inspections to mitigate risks associated with the structure. The current hazard potential of the dam is considered significant, prompting the need for continuous monitoring and potential risk management measures to safeguard the surrounding community.
Despite its age and condition, Scribner Air Base East Dam remains a vital component of flood protection infrastructure in the area. With ongoing state regulation and inspections in place, efforts are being made to address the dam's poor condition and mitigate potential risks. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is imperative to monitor the status of such critical structures to ensure the safety and resilience of our communities in the face of changing environmental 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 Scribner Air Base East Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Maple Creek Near Nickerson | 45 cfs | → |
| Logan Creek Near Uehling | 211 cfs | → |
| Platte River At North Bend | 1,740 cfs | → |
| Elkhorn River At West Point | 617 cfs | → |
| Platte River Nr Leshara | 1,750 cfs | → |
| Elkhorn River At Waterloo | 1,020 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scribner Air Base East Dam.
Track Scribner Air Base East Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Scribner Air Base East Dam
Where does the data for Scribner Air Base East 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 Significant 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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