David Korus Road Dam dam
David Korus Road Dam
David Korus Road Dam, located in Nance, Nebraska, is a vital structure managed by the local government for flood risk reduction along TR-BEAVER CREEK. Built in 1981 by USDA NRCS, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 30 feet, with a hydraulic height of 29 feet and a structural height of 34 feet. Covering a length of 1148 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 225 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 2.6 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2018 flagged poor conditions, necessitating timely maintenance and inspection.
With a normal storage capacity of 33 acre-feet, the David Korus Road Dam plays a critical role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding. The dam, regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement, ensuring its operational integrity and adherence to safety standards. The dam's primary purpose of flood risk reduction aligns with its design and construction by the USDA NRCS, aimed at mitigating flood impacts in the region.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts monitor the status of dams like David Korus Road Dam, it is essential to prioritize maintenance and risk management measures to uphold their structural integrity and functionality. Despite its poor condition assessment in 2018, the dam's low hazard potential underscores the importance of proactive upkeep and regular inspections. With state regulatory oversight and community engagement, efforts to enhance the dam's resilience and emergency preparedness can further fortify its role in protecting the area from potential flood 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 David Korus Road Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek At Genoa | 89 cfs | → |
| Loup River Power Canal Near Genoa | 1,040 cfs | → |
| Loup River Near Genoa | 427 cfs | → |
| Prairie Creek Nr Silver Creek Nebr | 3 cfs | → |
| Silver Cr | 7 cfs | → |
| Platte River Near Duncan | 54 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near David Korus Road Dam.
Track David Korus Road Dam 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 David Korus Road Dam
Where does the data for David Korus Road 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of David Korus Road Dam.