Mud Creek 2-H dam
Mud Creek 2-H
Mud Creek 2-H is a crucial piece of infrastructure in Nebraska, specifically located in Gage County. This earth dam, standing at a height of 24.5 feet, was completed in 1962 with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Mud Creek stream. Managed by the local government and designed by the USDA NRCS, this dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential water-related disasters.
With a normal storage capacity of 87.4 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.82 square miles, Mud Creek 2-H has a low hazard potential and is currently in satisfactory condition as of its last inspection in April 2016. The dam's structure, primarily made of stone core and soil foundation, has a maximum discharge capability of 437 cubic feet per second. While there are no associated structures or federal agency involvements, the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources oversees the regulatory aspects of this dam, ensuring its proper maintenance and operation for the community's safety.
Overall, Mud Creek 2-H stands as a significant asset in the region's water resource management, providing essential flood protection and peace of mind to residents in Gage County. The dam's strategic location and design, combined with regular inspections and state enforcement, highlight its critical role in mitigating potential risks and maintaining the area's environmental resilience in the face of climate variability and water-related challenges.
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 Mud Creek 2-H -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Blue R At Barneston Nebr | 2,280 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek Near De Witt | 195 cfs | → |
| North Fork Big Nemaha River At Humboldt | 850 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek At Roca | 6 cfs | → |
| Turkey C Nr Seneca | 147 cfs | → |
| Big Blue R At Marysville | 3,280 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mud Creek 2-H.
Boat launches
- Rockford Lake Sra
- Wolf - Wildcat
- Burchard Lake Wma
- Bear Pierce Lake 2a
- Big Indian Recreation Area
- Wirth Brothers
Track Mud Creek 2-H 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 Mud Creek 2-H
Where does the data for Mud Creek 2-H 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 Mud Creek 2-H.