Tekamah-Mud Creek 4-1 dam
Tekamah-Mud Creek 4-1
Tekamah-Mud Creek 4-1 is a locally owned earth dam located in Tekamah, Nebraska, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1983. This structure stands at a height of 36 feet and has a hydraulic height of 35 feet, with a total length of 592 feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving to safeguard the surrounding area from potential water-related disasters. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently in satisfactory condition according to its last assessment in October 2019.
Situated on TR-Tekamah Creek, this dam has a storage capacity of 227 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.8 square miles. It is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, which oversees its permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes. The dam's normal storage capacity is 58 acre-feet, with a maximum discharge rate of 206 cubic feet per second. Despite being a relatively low hazard structure, it plays a vital role in mitigating flood risks in the region and contributes to the overall water resource management in the area.
Owned and operated by the local government, Tekamah-Mud Creek 4-1 is a crucial infrastructure project in Burt County, Nebraska. With its stone core and soil foundation, this dam has a surface area of 8 acres and serves as a key element in the flood control system of the area. Its strategic location, effective design, and satisfactory condition make it a significant asset in safeguarding the community against water-related threats, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management practices in the face of changing climatic conditions.
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 4-1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Logan Creek Near Uehling | 211 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Decatur | 26,000 cfs | → |
| Soldier River At Pisgah | 123 cfs | → |
| Monona-Harrison Ditch Near Turin | 193 cfs | → |
| Little Sioux River Near Turin | 1,590 cfs | → |
| Maple Creek Near Nickerson | 45 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tekamah-Mud Creek 4-1.
Track Tekamah-Mud Creek 4-1 in the Snoflo app
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About Tekamah-Mud Creek 4-1
Where does the data for Tekamah-Mud Creek 4-1 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.
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