Dry Creek 1-A dam
Dry Creek 1-A
Dry Creek 1-A, located in Bartley, Nebraska, is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks in the area. Completed in 1959, this earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet, with a hydraulic height of 22 feet and a structural height of 32 feet. It spans a length of 507 feet and has a storage capacity of 1049 acre-feet, serving the primary purpose of flood risk reduction in the region. The dam's normal storage capacity is 15.4 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 6 acres and draining an 8.1 square mile watershed.
Managed by the NE DNR, Dry Creek 1-A is regulated and inspected by the state to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of June 2018, the dam is deemed to be in a stable and safe state. The inspection frequency is set at 5 years, highlighting the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance to uphold its effectiveness in flood control. Despite being a local government-owned structure, Dry Creek 1-A plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding communities and environment from potential water-related hazards.
As part of the flood risk reduction infrastructure in Frontier County, Nebraska, Dry Creek 1-A stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between federal and state agencies to address water resource challenges. With its strategic location in the TR-Dry Creek watershed and under the supervision of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam serves as a key component in the overall water management system. As climate change impacts continue to pose threats to water resources, the importance of well-maintained structures like Dry Creek 1-A cannot be underestimated in ensuring the resilience of communities and ecosystems in the face of evolving 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 Dry Creek 1-A -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Red Willow Creek Near Red Willow | 3 cfs | → |
| Republican River At Cambridge | 60 cfs | → |
| Republican River At Mccook Nebr | 28 cfs | → |
| Driftwood Creek Near Mc Cook | 0 cfs | → |
| Frenchman Creek At Culbertson | 23 cfs | → |
| Beaver C At Cedar Bluffs | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dry Creek 1-A.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Willow View Campground
- Buffalo Roam Campground
- Kiwanis Point Campground
- Red Willow Reservoir State Rec Area
- Karrer Park
- Holbrook City Park
Track Dry Creek 1-A 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 Dry Creek 1-A
Where does the data for Dry Creek 1-A 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 Dry Creek 1-A.