Clatonia Creek 4-A dam
Clatonia Creek 4-A
Clatonia Creek 4-A is a vital flood risk reduction structure located in Gage County, Nebraska. Built in 1974 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 37 feet and stretches 885 feet in length, providing crucial protection to the surrounding area. With a storage capacity of 732 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 147 acre-feet, the dam serves to mitigate flooding events and safeguard the local community against potential water-related hazards.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Clatonia Creek 4-A has been deemed to have a low hazard potential and is currently in satisfactory condition, according to the latest assessment in 2019. The dam's inspection frequency is set at every 5 years to ensure its continued effectiveness and safety. With a drainage area of 2.3 square miles and a maximum discharge of 323 cubic feet per second, this structure plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region, making it a key asset for climate and water enthusiasts alike.
Despite its unassuming nature, Clatonia Creek 4-A stands as a testament to the importance of proactive flood risk reduction measures in safeguarding communities against the impacts of climate change. With its strategic location along Clatonia Creek and its role in protecting the city of Clatonia, this earth dam serves as a vital piece of infrastructure that highlights the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience. As efforts continue to monitor and maintain this structure, its significance in ensuring the safety and well-being of the local area remains undeniable for all who are passionate about sustainable water management practices.
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 Clatonia Creek 4-A -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey Creek Near De Witt | 127 cfs | → |
| Big Blue River Near Crete | 184 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek At Roca | 6 cfs | → |
| Haines Branch At Sw 56th St. At Lincoln | 13 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek At Pioneers Blvd At Lincoln | 11 cfs | → |
| Middle Creek At Sw 40th St. At Lincoln | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Clatonia Creek 4-A.
Track Clatonia Creek 4-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 Clatonia Creek 4-A
Where does the data for Clatonia Creek 4-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 Clatonia Creek 4-A.