Tekamah-Mud Creek 5-A dam
Tekamah-Mud Creek 5-A
Tekamah-Mud Creek 5-A is a vital structure in Nebraska's flood risk reduction efforts, designed by USDA NRCS and regulated by NE DNR. Completed in 1980, this earth dam stands at a height of 68 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Tekamah Creek. With a normal storage capacity of 2616 acre-feet and a drainage area of 9.7 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating potential hazards in the region.
Situated in Burt County, Nebraska, Tekamah-Mud Creek 5-A has a high hazard potential but is currently assessed as satisfactory in condition. The dam has a structural height of 76 feet and a hydraulic height of 66 feet, with a maximum discharge capacity of 23370 cubic feet per second. Its last inspection in November 2020 found it to be in good shape, with an inspection frequency of once a year to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood risk management.
Local government ownership and state regulation ensure that Tekamah-Mud Creek 5-A meets necessary standards for safety and operation. While there are no associated structures, this dam's significant role in flood risk reduction in the area, combined with its impressive storage capacity and discharge capabilities, highlights its importance in protecting the surrounding community from potential water-related disasters.
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 Tekamah-Mud Creek 5-A -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Logan Creek Near Uehling | 276 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Decatur | 28,200 cfs | → |
| Soldier River At Pisgah | 221 cfs | → |
| Maple Creek Near Nickerson | 143 cfs | → |
| Monona-Harrison Ditch Near Turin | 461 cfs | → |
| Little Sioux River Near Turin | 1,540 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tekamah-Mud Creek 5-A.
Track Tekamah-Mud Creek 5-A 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 Tekamah-Mud Creek 5-A
Where does the data for Tekamah-Mud Creek 5-A 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 High 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 Tekamah-Mud Creek 5-A.