Skinner Dam dam
Skinner Dam
Skinner Dam, located in Burt County, Nebraska, was completed in 1977 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes. Owned privately, the dam is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. With a height of 33 feet and a length of 527 feet, Skinner Dam holds a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 5 acres.
Constructed by the USDA NRCS, Skinner Dam stands as an earth dam with a stone core foundation, designed to withstand a maximum discharge of 1204 cubic feet per second. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2018 revealed poor structural integrity. This assessment has sparked concerns among water resource and climate enthusiasts, prompting the need for further risk management measures to ensure the dam's safety and functionality for both irrigation and flood control purposes in the future.
As one of the key structures along TR-DAVIS CREEK in Nebraska, Skinner Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. With its proximity to the Omaha District, the dam is overseen by the Natural Resources Conservation Service to ensure its proper operation and maintenance. As efforts continue to address the dam's deteriorating condition, stakeholders are urged to stay updated on its risk assessment and management measures to safeguard the surrounding community and ecosystems from potential water-related hazards.
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 Skinner Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Logan Creek Near Uehling | 215 cfs | → |
| Maple Creek Near Nickerson | 44 cfs | → |
| Soldier River At Pisgah | 125 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Decatur | 26,300 cfs | → |
| Monona-Harrison Ditch Near Turin | 187 cfs | → |
| Little Sioux River Near Turin | 1,680 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Skinner Dam.
Boat launches
- Summit Lake
- Blair City Boat Ramp
- Pelican Point
- Desoto Bend Nwr
- Johnson Park Lake
- Prairie View Recreation Area
Track Skinner 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 Skinner Dam
Where does the data for Skinner 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 Skinner Dam.