Big Indian Creek 13-B dam
Big Indian Creek 13-B
Big Indian Creek 13-B is a vital flood risk reduction structure located in Gage, Nebraska, along the Big Indian Creek. Built in 1970 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 38 feet and has a storage capacity of 1454 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 3.4 square miles, it serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction for the local community. The dam has a satisfactory condition assessment and a low hazard potential, making it a crucial infrastructure for ensuring the safety and protection of the surrounding area.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Big Indian Creek 13-B is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities. It is located in a state jurisdiction with state-regulated operations. The dam has a structural height of 41 feet and a hydraulic height of 37 feet, with a normal storage capacity of 165 acre-feet. With a maximum discharge capacity of 1055 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a significant role in managing water flow and mitigating flooding risks in the region.
Overall, Big Indian Creek 13-B is a key flood control structure in Nebraska, designed to protect the local community from the impacts of heavy rainfall and potential flooding events. With its stone core and soil foundation, the dam has been serving its purpose effectively since its completion. As climate change continues to pose challenges to water resources management, structures like Big Indian Creek 13-B play a crucial role in safeguarding communities and preserving the natural environment.
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 13-B -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Blue R At Barneston Nebr | 862 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek Near De Witt | 87 cfs | → |
| Little Blue R At Hollenberg | 231 cfs | → |
| Little Blue River Near Fairbury | 187 cfs | → |
| Big Blue R At Marysville | 933 cfs | → |
| L Blue R Nr Barnes | 389 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Big Indian Creek 13-B.
Boat launches
- Arrowhead Wma
- Big Indian Recreation Area
- Diamond Lake Wma
- Rockford Lake Sra
- Bear Pierce Lake 2a
- 9b - Leisure Lake
Track Big Indian Creek 13-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 13-B
Where does the data for Big Indian Creek 13-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 13-B.