Schutte Dam 1290 dam
Schutte Dam 1290
Schutte Dam 1290, located in Webster County, Nebraska, was completed in 1990 by the USDA NRCS and serves as an essential structure for flood risk reduction along TR-BEaver Creek. This private-owned Earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet and spans 566 feet in length, providing a maximum storage capacity of 102 acre-feet. Despite its relatively low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the NE DNR to ensure its ongoing safety and functionality.
The dam's primary purpose goes beyond flood risk reduction, serving other important functions within the local water resource management system. With a drainage area of 0.6 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 12 acre-feet, Schutte Dam 1290 plays a crucial role in controlling the flow of water and safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding events. Its design, consisting of buttress and stone core types on a soil foundation, reflects a comprehensive approach to dam construction that prioritizes both structural integrity and environmental sustainability.
As an integral component of the water infrastructure in the region, Schutte Dam 1290 underscores the importance of effective dam management and maintenance practices in mitigating flood risks and ensuring long-term water resource sustainability. With ongoing regulatory oversight and periodic inspections, this dam exemplifies the collaborative efforts between private owners and state agencies to uphold the safety and functionality of critical water management structures in Nebraska.
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 Schutte Dam 1290 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Republican River At Guide Rock | 2 cfs | → |
| Little Blue River Near Deweese | 34 cfs | → |
| Courtland Canal At Nebraska-Kansas State Line | 31 cfs | → |
| White Rock C Nr Burr Oak | 1 cfs | → |
| Republican R Nr Hardy | 25 cfs | → |
| Republican R At Scandia | 35 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Schutte Dam 1290.
Track Schutte Dam 1290 in the Snoflo app
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About Schutte Dam 1290
Where does the data for Schutte Dam 1290 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 Schutte Dam 1290.