Rock Creek Dam dam
Rock Creek Dam
Rock Creek Dam, located in Dundy, Nebraska, is a state-regulated earth dam completed in 1934 with a primary purpose of recreation. Standing at a height of 40 feet and a length of 390 feet, the dam boasts a storage capacity of 780 acre-feet and a surface area of 49 acres. With a drainage area of 14.08 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Owned by the state and under the jurisdiction of the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Rock Creek Dam is regularly inspected, with its last assessment conducted in June 2018, revealing a satisfactory condition and low hazard potential. The dam's location along Rock Creek offers opportunities for recreational activities, making it a popular spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore. Despite its age, Rock Creek Dam continues to serve its purpose effectively, ensuring the safety of nearby communities while providing a scenic backdrop for outdoor adventures.
Managed by the Omaha District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Creek Dam remains a vital piece of infrastructure in the area, contributing to flood control and water storage efforts. With its stone core and soil foundation, the dam exemplifies a harmonious blend of engineering and natural landscapes, inviting visitors to appreciate the intersection of human ingenuity and environmental stewardship. As climate change continues to impact water resources, Rock Creek Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management practices in safeguarding our communities and ecosystems.
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 Rock Creek Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek At Parks | 4 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek Near Haigler | 1 cfs | → |
| Arikaree River At Haigler | 4 cfs | → |
| Republican River At Benkelman | 36 cfs | → |
| South Fork Republican River Near Benkelman | · | → |
| North Fork Republican River At Colorado-Nebraska | 31 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rock Creek Dam.
Track Rock Creek Dam 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 Rock Creek Dam
Where does the data for Rock Creek 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 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 Rock Creek Dam.