Coover Dam 1604 dam
Coover Dam 1604
Coover Dam 1604, located in North Bend, Nebraska, stands as a testament to effective flood risk reduction strategies. Constructed in 1976 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam is designed to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding along the TR-Platte River. With a height of 33 feet and a length of 805 feet, the dam provides a critical storage capacity of 186 acre-feet, crucial for managing water levels during peak flow events.
Managed by private owners and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Coover Dam 1604 has a low hazard potential and is currently in satisfactory condition as of its last assessment in 2017. With a drainage area of 1.1 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 130 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a vital role in safeguarding the community and environment from the impacts of extreme weather events. As climate change continues to influence precipitation patterns and water availability, the importance of resilient infrastructure like Coover Dam 1604 becomes increasingly evident for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
As part of a comprehensive flood risk reduction strategy, Coover Dam 1604 serves as a model for sustainable water management practices in the face of a changing climate. With its primary purpose focused on flood risk reduction, the dam not only provides critical protection for the local area but also contributes to the overall resilience of the region. By incorporating state-of-the-art design and construction techniques, Coover Dam 1604 exemplifies the collaborative efforts between federal agencies, private owners, and state regulators to address the challenges posed by water resource management in a rapidly evolving climate landscape.
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 Coover Dam 1604 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Cr | 10 cfs | → |
| Prairie Creek Nr Silver Creek Nebr | 9 cfs | → |
| Warm Slough Nr Central City | · | → |
| Loup River Power Canal Near Genoa | 1,980 cfs | → |
| Loup River Near Genoa | 412 cfs | → |
| Beaver Creek At Genoa | 128 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Coover Dam 1604.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
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About Coover Dam 1604
Where does the data for Coover Dam 1604 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 Coover Dam 1604.