Jung Dam dam
Jung Dam
Jung Dam, located in Cheyenne, Nebraska, is a significant earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1962 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. This private-owned structure stands at a height of 24 feet and has a hydraulic height of 23 feet, with a structural height of 27 feet. With a storage capacity of 156 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.5 square miles, Jung Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area and protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Jung Dam has been inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam has been assessed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in June 2018, with a significant hazard potential. The dam's location on TR-LODGEPOLE CREEK and its close proximity to POTTER make it a key element in the local water management system. As a vital infrastructure for flood risk reduction, Jung Dam highlights the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate patterns.
With a drainage area of 1.5 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 387 cubic feet per second, Jung Dam serves as a critical structure in the Omaha District's water management system. The dam's earth design, stone core, and soil foundation contribute to its resilience and effectiveness in flood control. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like Jung Dam demonstrate the importance of proactive risk management and investment in infrastructure to ensure the safety and resilience of 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 Jung Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lodgepole Creek At Bushnell | 1 cfs | → |
| South Platte River Near Crook | 15 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jung Dam.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Oliver Reservoir
- North Sterling Reservoir
- Lodgepole Creek
- Tamarack Ranch Pond
- Jumbo Annex (Red Lion Swa)
- Jumbo Reservoir (Julesburg)
More reservoirs
Track Jung Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Jung Dam
Where does the data for Jung 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Jung Dam.