Schrock Dam dam
Schrock Dam
Schrock Dam, located in Gosper County, Nebraska, stands as a vital structure in the region, serving primarily for flood risk reduction. Completed in 1972, this private-owned Earth dam reaches a height of 14 feet and spans 300 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 270.3 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 14.4 feet, Schrock Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Managed and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (NE DNR), Schrock Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently in a not-rated condition as of the last inspection in April 2019. The dam poses minimal risk to the surrounding community but is subject to regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a drainage area of 4.2 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 510 cubic feet per second, Schrock Dam remains an essential component for water management in the region.
Situated on Elk Creek, Schrock Dam is supervised by the Omaha District of the US Army Corps of Engineers and falls under the jurisdiction of Congressional District 03 in Nebraska. While the dam itself does not feature outlet gates or a spillway, its construction and design have been tailored to withstand potential flood events and ensure the safety of downstream areas. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the role of dams like Schrock Dam becomes increasingly crucial in safeguarding communities and managing water flow effectively.
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 Schrock Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Republican River At Cambridge | 60 cfs | → |
| Platte River Near Overton | 171 cfs | → |
| Spring Creek Nr Overton | 17 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek Nr Overton Nebr | 31 cfs | → |
| Beaver Creek Near Beaver City | 1 cfs | → |
| Platte R Mid Ch | 139 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Schrock Dam.
Boat launches
- Elwood Wma
- Bullhead Expressway Gosper County
- Johnson Lake Sra Inlet
- Phillips Canyon Wma
- Plum Creek Canyon Reservoir Wma
- Gallagher Canyon Sra
Campgrounds
- Holbrook City Park
- Gallagher Canyon State Rec Area - Cozad
- Lexington City Park
- George Mitchell Rv Park
- Bob And Nancies
- West Side Park - Beaver City
Fishing spots
Track Schrock Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Schrock Dam
Where does the data for Schrock 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 Schrock Dam.