Fishberry Canyon Dam dam
Fishberry Canyon Dam
Fishberry Canyon Dam in Nebraska, constructed in 1984 by USDA NRCS, plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction along Fishberry Canyon Creek. This earth dam stands at a height of 50 feet, with a structural height of 57 feet and a length of 418 feet, providing a storage capacity of 613 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving as a vital infrastructure for local government in Cherry County, Nebraska.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Fishberry Canyon Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its integrity and safety. With a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the dam poses minimal risk to the surrounding area. In the event of emergencies, the dam is equipped with emergency action plans and updated contact information to meet guidelines and ensure public safety. Positioned in a picturesque location with a surface area of 11 acres and a drainage area of 4.7 square miles, Fishberry Canyon Dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management in the region.
With its stone core and soil foundation, Fishberry Canyon Dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between federal and state agencies, ensuring the protection of downstream communities and the efficient management of water resources in the region. As climate change continues to impact water availability and flood risks, the strategic design and maintenance of dams like Fishberry Canyon Dam are essential for safeguarding communities and ecosystems against unpredictable weather events. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of structures like Fishberry Canyon Dam highlights the critical role of infrastructure in adapting to and mitigating the impacts of a changing climate on our water resources.
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 Fishberry Canyon Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Niobrara River Near Sparks | 671 cfs | → |
| Keya Paha R Near Keyapaha Sd | 22 cfs | → |
| Little White R Near Rosebud Sd | 125 cfs | → |
| Little White R Near Vetal Sd | 39 cfs | → |
| Keya Paha R At Wewela Sd | 52 cfs | → |
| Long Pine Creek Near Riverview | 181 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fishberry Canyon Dam.
Boat launches
- Valentine Mill Pond
- Berry Bridge Road Cherry County
- Big Alkali Wma
- Ballards Marsh Wma
- Valentine National Wildlife Refuge
- Hackberry Rock Ramp
Track Fishberry Canyon 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 Fishberry Canyon Dam
Where does the data for Fishberry Canyon 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 Fishberry Canyon Dam.