Bracht Floodwater Retention Dam dam
Bracht Floodwater Retention Dam
The Bracht Floodwater Retention Dam, located in Cuming, Nebraska, is a vital infrastructure managed by the local government for flood risk reduction along the TR-Elkhorn River. Completed in 1980 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 47 feet with a structural height of 56 feet, offering a storage capacity of 207.5 acre-feet to mitigate potential flooding in the area. With its fair condition assessment and significant hazard potential, the dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding community from the adverse impacts of extreme weather events.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, the Bracht Floodwater Retention Dam undergoes regular inspections to ensure its operational readiness and compliance with state regulations. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving as a key component in the local flood management strategy. With a drainage area of 0.5 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 624 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a critical role in safeguarding the residents of WEST POINT from the destructive forces of flooding.
As part of the Omaha District's flood control infrastructure, the Bracht Floodwater Retention Dam contributes to the overall resilience of the region against climate-related challenges. With its strategic location and design features, the dam exemplifies effective water resource management and highlights the importance of proactive measures in addressing the growing threats of climate change. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Bracht Floodwater Retention Dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of government agencies and local communities in safeguarding lives and property from the impacts of extreme weather events.
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 Bracht Floodwater Retention Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn River At West Point | 670 cfs | → |
| Logan Creek Near Uehling | 256 cfs | → |
| Maple Creek Near Nickerson | 102 cfs | → |
| Elkhorn River At Pilger | 514 cfs | → |
| South Omaha Creek At Walthill | 14 cfs | → |
| Platte River At North Bend | 3,450 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bracht Floodwater Retention Dam.
Boat launches
Track Bracht Floodwater Retention Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Bracht Floodwater Retention Dam
Where does the data for Bracht Floodwater Retention 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 Significant 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 Bracht Floodwater Retention Dam.