Mckeeman Irrigation Storage Dam dam
Mckeeman Irrigation Storage Dam
The Mckeeman Irrigation Storage Dam, located in Boone, Nebraska, is a vital infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to support agricultural irrigation in the region. Completed in 1970, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and has a length of 531 feet, providing a storage capacity of 189 acre-feet for water from the TR-Cedar River. With a primary purpose of irrigation, the dam helps to manage water resources efficiently for agricultural activities in the area.
Managed by a private owner, the Mckeeman Dam is regulated and inspected by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources to ensure compliance with state safety and environmental standards. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regularly assessed and maintained to uphold its satisfactory condition. The surrounding community benefits from the dam's reliable water supply for irrigation purposes, contributing to the region's agricultural productivity and resilience to climate variability.
As a key piece of water infrastructure in the region, the Mckeeman Irrigation Storage Dam plays a crucial role in sustaining agriculture and supporting local livelihoods. With its efficient design and satisfactory condition, the dam serves as a valuable resource for water management and climate adaptation efforts in Boone, Nebraska. Through ongoing monitoring and maintenance, the dam continues to provide essential water storage and distribution services for the community, highlighting its significance for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
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 Mckeeman Irrigation Storage Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Loup River Power Canal Near Genoa | 1,030 cfs | → |
| Beaver Creek At Genoa | 91 cfs | → |
| Loup River Near Genoa | 346 cfs | → |
| Silver Cr | 7 cfs | → |
| Prairie Creek Nr Silver Creek Nebr | 3 cfs | → |
| North Loup River Nr St Paul Nebr | 522 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mckeeman Irrigation Storage Dam.
Campgrounds
Track Mckeeman Irrigation Storage Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Mckeeman Irrigation Storage Dam
Where does the data for Mckeeman Irrigation Storage 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
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