Miller Dam 425 dam
Miller Dam 425
Miller Dam 425, located in Cushing, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure that plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction along the TR-North Loup River. Built in 1958, this earth dam stands at 27 feet in height and spans 180 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 82 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition has been assessed as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and improvement to ensure its long-term functionality.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Miller Dam 425 is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement measures to uphold safety standards. The dam's primary purpose extends beyond flood control, serving other beneficial functions for the local community. While it has not been modified in recent years, regular inspections are conducted to monitor its structural integrity and operational effectiveness. It is essential for water resource and climate enthusiasts to stay informed about the condition and management of dams like Miller Dam 425 to support sustainable water management practices and mitigate potential risks.
In the event of an emergency, the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and preparedness guidelines remain unspecified, highlighting the need for proactive measures to ensure public safety and risk management. With a drainage area of 0.7 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 900 cubic feet per second, Miller Dam 425 plays a crucial role in water resource management within Howard County, Nebraska. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, staying engaged with the maintenance and regulation of structures like Miller Dam 425 is essential for promoting resilient and sustainable water infrastructure 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 Miller Dam 425 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Loup River Nr St Paul Nebr | 522 cfs | → |
| Middle Loup R. At St. Paul | 552 cfs | → |
| South Loup R At St. Michael | 149 cfs | → |
| Warm Slough Nr Central City | · | → |
| Platte River Near Grand Island | 32 cfs | → |
| Loup River Power Canal Near Genoa | 1,030 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Miller Dam 425.
Track Miller Dam 425 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 Miller Dam 425
Where does the data for Miller Dam 425 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 Miller Dam 425.