Wood Dam 1460 dam
Wood Dam 1460
Wood Dam 1460, located in Frontier, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS to manage the flow of TR-MEDICINE CREEK. Constructed in 1969, this Earth dam stands at a height of 25.6 feet and spans 300 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 71 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2019 rated it as poor, highlighting the need for maintenance and inspection.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Wood Dam 1460 serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction. Its primary purpose is categorized as "Other", and it is regulated by the state with inspection and enforcement capabilities. The dam's location in a rural area underscores its importance in safeguarding local communities against potential water-related hazards. With a maximum discharge capacity of 1479 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.
As an essential component of the local water infrastructure, Wood Dam 1460 plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from flooding and ensuring the sustainable management of the TR-MEDICINE CREEK watershed. Despite its age, the dam continues to provide valuable services to the community, emphasizing the ongoing need for regular maintenance and inspection to uphold its structural integrity and safety standards. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Wood Dam 1460 represents a critical piece of infrastructure that warrants attention and investment to support the resilience of the local ecosystem.
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 Wood Dam 1460 -- 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 | → |
| Republican River At Mccook Nebr | 28 cfs | → |
| Driftwood Creek Near Mc Cook | 0 cfs | → |
| Frenchman Creek At Culbertson | 24 cfs | → |
| Beaver Creek Near Beaver City | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wood Dam 1460.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Buffalo Roam Campground
- Willow View Campground
- Kiwanis Point Campground
- Holbrook City Park
- Red Willow Reservoir State Rec Area
- Karrer Park
Track Wood Dam 1460 in the Snoflo app
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About Wood Dam 1460
Where does the data for Wood Dam 1460 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 Wood Dam 1460.