Blitzkie Dam dam
Blitzkie Dam
Blitzkie Dam, located in Boyd, Nebraska, along TR-BEAVER CREEK, stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management in the region. Completed in 1977 for irrigation purposes, this private-owned Earth dam has a structural height of 30 feet and a length of 390 feet, with a storage capacity of 180 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is currently in poor condition according to the last inspection in 2018.
The dam's primary function is to support irrigation activities in the area, serving as a crucial water source for agricultural needs. However, its poor condition highlights the ongoing challenges faced by ageing infrastructure in the face of climate change and increasing water demands. With the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources overseeing its regulatory and inspection activities, efforts to maintain and potentially upgrade Blitzkie Dam will be essential in ensuring water security for the community it serves.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of Blitzkie Dam in the broader context of sustainable water management is crucial. Its role in supporting irrigation activities, coupled with the need for regular maintenance and potential upgrades, underscores the complex interplay between human infrastructure and natural systems. By acknowledging and addressing the challenges faced by dams like Blitzkie, we can work towards a more resilient and sustainable water future for both current and future generations.
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 Blitzkie Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Niobrara River Nr. Verdel | 2,750 cfs | → |
| Ponca Creek At Verdel | 13 cfs | → |
| Platte Creek Near Platte | 0 cfs | → |
| Verdigre C Nr Verdigre | 206 cfs | → |
| Niobrara River At Mariaville | 1,700 cfs | → |
| Bazile Creek Near Niobrara | 65 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Blitzkie Dam.
Boat launches
- Gregory County
- Charles Mix County
- Spillway Drive Pickstown
- 376th Avenue Charles Mix County
- 297th Street Charles Mix County
Track Blitzkie Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Blitzkie Dam
Where does the data for Blitzkie 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 Blitzkie Dam.