Aowa Creek 61-3 dam
Aowa Creek 61-3
Aowa Creek 61-3 is a local government-owned dam in Dixon, Nebraska, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Built in 1972 by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 29 feet high and spans 411 feet in length, offering a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 503 cubic feet per second. Located in the Omaha District, this structure on the TR-Aowa Creek is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its satisfactory condition and low hazard potential.
With a drainage area of 0.6 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 6 acre-feet, Aowa Creek 61-3 serves as a crucial infrastructure for managing water resources in the region. Despite its modest size, this dam plays a vital role in mitigating flood risks and protecting downstream areas from potential inundation. The dam's satisfactory condition and adherence to state regulations highlight its importance in maintaining the resilience of the local watershed and ensuring the safety of nearby communities.
As a key component of the local water management system, Aowa Creek 61-3 demonstrates the collaborative efforts between federal agencies, local governments, and conservation services in safeguarding water resources and enhancing climate resilience. With its strategic location, efficient design, and regular maintenance, this dam exemplifies the proactive approach towards addressing flood risks and promoting sustainable water resource management practices in Nebraska. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Aowa Creek 61-3 serves as a noteworthy example of how infrastructure can play a crucial role in building resilience to extreme weather events and safeguarding communities against the impacts of a changing climate.
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 Aowa Creek 61-3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Vermillion River Nr Vermillion Sd | 83 cfs | → |
| Big Sioux River At Akron | 1,410 cfs | → |
| Logan Creek At Wakefield | 159 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Sioux City | 28,300 cfs | → |
| Perry Creek Near Milnerville | 25 cfs | → |
| Omaha Cr At Homer | 63 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Aowa Creek 61-3.
Boat launches
Track Aowa Creek 61-3 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Aowa Creek 61-3
Where does the data for Aowa Creek 61-3 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 Aowa Creek 61-3.