Meyer South Dam dam
Meyer South Dam
Meyer South Dam, located in Gosper County, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure designed by USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Completed in 1972, the Earth-type dam stands at 18 feet tall and spans 416 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 146.8 acre-feet. Situated on the W Branch of Turkey Creek, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Meyer South Dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and operational effectiveness. With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment, the dam has been deemed capable of meeting its intended purpose. The last inspection in June 2011 reported its compliance with safety standards, highlighting its importance in safeguarding the local community and environment from potential water-related emergencies.
With a history of successful flood risk reduction and a commitment to regular inspections and maintenance, Meyer South Dam serves as a vital water resource infrastructure in Gosper County. Supported by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and state regulatory agencies, the dam exemplifies the collaborative efforts in managing water resources and mitigating climate-related risks in the region. Its strategic location and design demonstrate the proactive approach towards ensuring water security and resilience in the face of changing climatic conditions.
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 Meyer South Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Platte River Near Overton | 171 cfs | → |
| Spring Creek Nr Overton | 17 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek Nr Overton Nebr | 31 cfs | → |
| Platte R Mid Ch | 139 cfs | → |
| Republican River At Cambridge | 60 cfs | → |
| Elm Creek Nr Elm Creek | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Meyer South Dam.
Boat launches
- Elwood Wma
- Phillips Canyon Wma
- Bullhead Expressway Gosper County
- Johnson Lake Sra Inlet
- Plum Creek Canyon Reservoir Wma
- Dogwood East
Track Meyer South 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 Meyer South Dam
Where does the data for Meyer South 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 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 Meyer South Dam.