Road Dam Northwest Of Beaver Lake dam
Road Dam Northwest Of Beaver Lake
Located in Cass, Nebraska, the Road Dam Northwest of Beaver Lake stands as a crucial flood risk reduction structure in the area. Built in 1995, this earth dam with a height of 38 feet and a length of 855 feet plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events. With a storage capacity of 217 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.4 square miles, this dam serves as a key element in managing water resources in the region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, the Road Dam Northwest of Beaver Lake undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The dam's condition is assessed as satisfactory, with a significant hazard potential due to its location and purpose. With a maximum discharge capacity of 133 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a critical role in safeguarding the area and mitigating flood risks for the residents of Rock Bluff and beyond.
As part of the Kansas City District under the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Road Dam Northwest of Beaver Lake is a key component of the region's flood risk management strategy. With its stone core and soil foundation, this dam exemplifies the importance of proactive infrastructure in water resource and climate resilience. As climate change continues to impact the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, structures like the Road Dam Northwest of Beaver Lake play a crucial role in protecting communities and preserving the natural environment.
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 Road Dam Northwest Of Beaver Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Weeping Water Creek At Union | 48 cfs | → |
| Platte R At Louisville Ne | 6,590 cfs | → |
| West Nishnabotna River At Randolph | 1,090 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Nebraska City | 40,700 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Omaha | 33,500 cfs | → |
| Platte R Nr Ashland | 6,100 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Road Dam Northwest Of Beaver Lake.
Boat launches
- Plattsmouth Boat Ramp
- Us 34;Us 275 Mills County
- I 29;Us 275 Mills County
- Mills County
- Haworth River Park
- Louisville Platte River Boat Ramp
Track Road Dam Northwest Of Beaver Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Road Dam Northwest Of Beaver Lake
Where does the data for Road Dam Northwest Of Beaver Lake 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 Significant 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 Road Dam Northwest Of Beaver Lake.