Big Indian Creek 2-B dam
Big Indian Creek 2-B
Big Indian Creek 2-B, located in Gage County, Nebraska, is a key structure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the TR-Big Indian Creek. This earth dam stands at a height of 43 feet, with a hydraulic height of 41 feet and a structural height of 47 feet. Completed in 1965, it serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction, with a storage capacity of 470 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.9 square miles. Despite its significant size, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently in satisfactory condition, as assessed during its last inspection in May 2019.
Owned by the local government and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Big Indian Creek 2-B plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from flooding events. With a normal storage capacity of 103 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 587 cubic feet per second, the dam ensures the safety of nearby residents and infrastructure. The dam's stone core and soil foundation provide stability, while its 782-foot length and 16-acre surface area contribute to its effectiveness in flood control.
As part of the Omaha District, Big Indian Creek 2-B is a significant asset in the region's water resource management efforts. With its strategic location and design, this dam stands as a testament to the collaboration between local and federal agencies in safeguarding communities against potential flood risks. Moving forward, continued inspections and regular maintenance will be essential to ensure the long-term functionality and resilience of this vital infrastructure.
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 Big Indian Creek 2-B -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Blue R At Barneston Nebr | 862 cfs | → |
| Little Blue R At Hollenberg | 231 cfs | → |
| Big Blue R At Marysville | 933 cfs | → |
| L Blue R Nr Barnes | 389 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek Near De Witt | 87 cfs | → |
| Little Blue River Near Fairbury | 187 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Big Indian Creek 2-B.
Boat launches
- Big Indian Recreation Area
- Arrowhead Wma
- Diamond Lake Wma
- Rockford Lake Sra
- Wolf - Wildcat
- Bear Pierce Lake 2a
Track Big Indian Creek 2-B 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 Big Indian Creek 2-B
Where does the data for Big Indian Creek 2-B 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 Big Indian Creek 2-B.