Spring Creek 8-1 dam
Spring Creek 8-1
Spring Creek 8-1, located in Johnson County, Nebraska, is a vital earth dam completed in 1970 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Standing at a structural height of 26 feet and a dam length of 655 feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment, it is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and efficacy.
The dam has a storage capacity of 63 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 335 cubic feet per second, serving a drainage area of 0.3 square miles. Even though it primarily serves flood risk reduction, it also contributes to other purposes in water resource management. The surrounding area benefits from its presence as it helps to mitigate the risk of flooding and provides essential water storage during periods of high precipitation. Managed by local government authorities, Spring Creek 8-1 stands as a testament to effective water resource infrastructure in Nebraska.
With its stone core and soil foundation, Spring Creek 8-1 is a well-engineered structure that has withstood the test of time, showcasing the expertise of the Natural Resources Conservation Service in dam construction. Its location in the vicinity of the TR-Spring Creek river and stream highlights its importance in the local hydrological system. As a key component in the water management infrastructure of the region, Spring Creek 8-1 serves as a valuable asset for climate and water resource enthusiasts interested in sustainable solutions for flood control and water storage.
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 Spring Creek 8-1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Nemaha River At Auburn | 743 cfs | → |
| North Fork Big Nemaha River At Humboldt | 850 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Nebraska City | 37,500 cfs | → |
| Weeping Water Creek At Union | 64 cfs | → |
| Nishnabotna River Above Hamburg | 2,230 cfs | → |
| Turkey C Nr Seneca | 147 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Spring Creek 8-1.
Track Spring Creek 8-1 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 Spring Creek 8-1
Where does the data for Spring Creek 8-1 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 Spring Creek 8-1.