H B Watson Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Goodwater Dam Maschhoffs Lagoon Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
H B Watson Dam, located in Genoa, Nebraska, serves as a vital water resource for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.
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Summary
Built in 1972 by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 14 feet and stretches 260 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 58 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.11 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Owned privately, H B Watson Dam is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, ensuring its compliance with state standards for inspection, permitting, and enforcement. Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the dam undergoes regular inspections every five years to maintain its safety and functionality. The nearby TR-Bogus Creek benefits from the dam's presence, contributing to the overall water conservation efforts in Boone County, Nebraska.
Overall, H B Watson Dam stands as a testament to efficient water resource management and climate resilience in the region. With its modest yet crucial role in providing water for various purposes, the dam exemplifies the importance of strategic infrastructure in sustaining local ecosystems and communities. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, we can appreciate the careful design and maintenance of structures like H B Watson Dam that contribute to the sustainable use of water resources for generations to come.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
260 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BOGUS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Drainage Area |
1.11 |
Nid Storage |
58 |
Structural Height |
14 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
14 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Loup River Power Canal Near Genoa
|
2080cfs |
Beaver Creek At Genoa
|
114cfs |
Loup River Near Genoa
|
1320cfs |
Prairie Creek Nr Silver Creek Nebr
|
6cfs |
Silver Cr
|
4cfs |
Platte River Near Duncan
|
243cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
H B Watson Dam