Tekamah-Mud Creek 42-A dam
Tekamah-Mud Creek 42-A
Tekamah-Mud Creek 42-A is a local government-owned earth dam located in Tekamah, Nebraska, designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources. Completed in 1995, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Tekamah Creek. Standing at a height of 52 feet with a hydraulic height of 51 feet, it has a storage capacity of 1133 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 25 acres. With a drainage area of 2.3 square miles, the dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 2609 cubic feet per second, making it a significant structure in managing water resources in the region.
The condition assessment of Tekamah-Mud Creek 42-A as of November 2020 was reported as satisfactory, with a significant hazard potential. The dam has a structural height of 55 feet and a length of 1078 feet, primarily composed of earth and stone materials with a soil foundation. While the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks certain emergency preparedness features like an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) or inundation maps, it undergoes regular inspections every three years to ensure its integrity and functionality. With Jeff Fortenberry serving as the congressional representative for the area, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and flood protection for the community of Tekamah and surrounding areas.
Overall, Tekamah-Mud Creek 42-A stands as a vital infrastructure asset in the region, contributing to flood risk reduction efforts and safeguarding the local community from potential water-related disasters. As a state-regulated and inspected structure, it highlights the collaborative efforts between local government agencies, the USDA NRCS, and the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources in ensuring the safety and resilience of water resources in Burt County, Nebraska. With its satisfactory condition and significant hazard potential, Tekamah-Mud Creek 42-A serves as a key component in the overall water resource and climate management strategy for the area, emphasizing the importance of proactive maintenance and emergency preparedness in safeguarding against potential risks and ensuring long-term water security.
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 42-A -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Logan Creek Near Uehling | 211 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Decatur | 26,100 cfs | → |
| Soldier River At Pisgah | 136 cfs | → |
| Monona-Harrison Ditch Near Turin | 193 cfs | → |
| Maple Creek Near Nickerson | 48 cfs | → |
| Little Sioux River Near Turin | 1,610 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tekamah-Mud Creek 42-A.
Track Tekamah-Mud Creek 42-A in the Snoflo app
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About Tekamah-Mud Creek 42-A
Where does the data for Tekamah-Mud Creek 42-A 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
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