Summit Lake Road Dam dam
Summit Lake Road Dam
Summit Lake Road Dam, located in Tekamah, Nebraska, is a crucial piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to manage flood risk along the TR-Tekamah Creek. Completed in 1999, this earth dam stands at 49 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 36 feet, serving as a key tool in flood risk reduction in the area. With a storage capacity of 479 acre-feet and a drainage area of 2.4 square miles, the dam plays a vital role in protecting surrounding communities from potential water-related disasters.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Summit Lake Road Dam has been deemed to have a low hazard potential and is in satisfactory condition as of its last inspection in May 2018. The dam's primary purpose goes beyond flood risk reduction to include other water resource management goals. Being a local government-owned structure, it serves as a testament to the collaborative efforts between government agencies and the community to safeguard water resources and manage the impacts of climate variability in the region.
As climate change continues to pose challenges to water resources, the Summit Lake Road Dam stands as a critical asset in the region's resilience against extreme weather events. With a history of successful operation and maintenance, this earth dam exemplifies effective water management practices and underscores the importance of proactive measures in mitigating climate-related risks. The dam's presence highlights the significance of sustainable water resource management in adapting to changing environmental conditions and ensuring the safety and well-being of local communities.
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 Summit Lake Road Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Logan Creek Near Uehling | 208 cfs | → |
| Maple Creek Near Nickerson | 44 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Decatur | 26,400 cfs | → |
| Soldier River At Pisgah | 127 cfs | → |
| Monona-Harrison Ditch Near Turin | 183 cfs | → |
| Little Sioux River Near Turin | 1,540 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Summit Lake Road Dam.
Track Summit Lake 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 Summit Lake Road Dam
Where does the data for Summit Lake 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 Summit Lake Road Dam.