Wagon Train Dam dam
Wagon Train Dam
Wagon Train Dam, also known as Wagon Train Lake, is a federal-owned earth dam located in Hickman, Nebraska. Completed in 1963 by the US Army Corps of Engineers, the dam serves primarily for flood risk reduction but also supports fish and wildlife pond and recreation purposes. With a structural height of 45 feet and a hydraulic height of 43 feet, Wagon Train Dam spans 2,920 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 15,050 acre-feet.
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers, Wagon Train Dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and has a moderate hazard potential. The dam faces flood risk management challenges, necessitating continuous monitoring, prioritized risk reduction activities, and collaboration with local stakeholders to ensure preparedness and response in case of emergencies. Regular maintenance and repairs are conducted to maintain the dam's structural integrity and functionality, with emphasis on updating the emergency action plan and engaging with the community to enhance awareness and readiness.
Despite the inherent risks associated with dams and potential for flooding events, Wagon Train Dam stands as a critical infrastructure for flood control in the region. The US Army Corps of Engineers remains committed to addressing all types of flood risk, ensuring the safety and resilience of the dam while working towards efficient risk management measures and emergency preparedness in collaboration with local authorities and the public.
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 Wagon Train Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Creek At Roca | 3 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek At Pioneers Blvd At Lincoln | 5 cfs | → |
| Haines Branch At Sw 56th St. At Lincoln | 0 cfs | → |
| Middle Creek At Sw 40th St. At Lincoln | 1 cfs | → |
| Stevens Creek Nr. Lincoln | 1 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek At Lincoln | 54 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wagon Train Dam.
Track Wagon Train 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 Wagon Train Dam
Where does the data for Wagon Train 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 High 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 Wagon Train Dam.