Stubble Field Dam dam
Stubble Field Dam
Stubble Field Dam, located in Arapahoe, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure built in 1971 for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes along TR-W Muddy Creek. This earth dam stands at a height of 24.4 feet with a structural height of 25.3 feet and a length of 218 feet. It has a storage capacity of 76.8 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 21 feet, covering a surface area of 3.8 acres in Frontier County.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Stubble Field Dam has a low hazard potential and is inspected every 10 years to ensure its satisfactory condition. The dam's drainage area is 0.8 square miles, with a maximum discharge of 545 cubic feet per second. Despite its modest size, the dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding events and providing essential water resources for local agricultural and ecological needs.
With its strategic location and effective design, Stubble Field Dam serves as a vital infrastructure asset in the region, demonstrating the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience. As climate change continues to impact water availability and extreme weather events, the maintenance and proper regulation of dams like Stubble Field are essential for mitigating risks and ensuring the sustainable use of water resources 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 Stubble Field Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Republican River At Cambridge | 60 cfs | → |
| Red Willow Creek Near Red Willow | 3 cfs | → |
| Spring Creek Nr Overton | 17 cfs | → |
| Beaver Creek Near Beaver City | 1 cfs | → |
| Platte River Near Overton | 171 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek Nr Overton Nebr | 31 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stubble Field Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Gallagher Canyon State Rec Area - Cozad
- Holbrook City Park
- Muny Park
- Lexington City Park
- Potter's Pasture New Campground
- Potter's Pasture Old Campground
Track Stubble Field 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 Stubble Field Dam
Where does the data for Stubble Field 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 Stubble Field Dam.