Prouty Dam 4 dam
Prouty Dam 4
Prouty Dam 4, located in Holt, Nebraska, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Constructed in 1978 by Leland Jackson of the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 31 feet and has a hydraulic height of 29 feet. With a drainage area of 1.1 square miles and a storage capacity of 31 acre-feet, Prouty Dam 4 plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Prouty Dam 4 is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its safe operation. The dam has a fair condition assessment as of May 2020, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. While there are no associated structures or outlet gates, the dam serves as a vital infrastructure for flood control and water management in the region. With its strategic location on Young Creek, this dam contributes to the overall resilience of the local ecosystem in the face of changing climate patterns.
In the event of an emergency, it is important for stakeholders to have an updated emergency action plan (EAP) in place. While details on the EAP for Prouty Dam 4 are not provided in the data, it is essential for the dam owners and regulators to ensure that all necessary measures are in place to mitigate potential risks and protect the surrounding community. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the role of dams like Prouty Dam 4 is crucial in managing and adapting to the challenges posed by a changing climate.
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 Prouty Dam 4 -- 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 | → |
| Verdigre C Nr Verdigre | 206 cfs | → |
| Niobrara River At Mariaville | 1,700 cfs | → |
| Bazile Creek Near Niobrara | 65 cfs | → |
| Elkhorn River At Ewing | 67 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Prouty Dam 4.
Boat launches
- Hull Lake Wma
- Sunshine Bottoms
- Gregory County
- Charles Mix County
- Spillway Drive Pickstown
- 376th Avenue Charles Mix County
Track Prouty Dam 4 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 Prouty Dam 4
Where does the data for Prouty Dam 4 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 Hazard 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 Prouty Dam 4.