Nemaha Road Dam dam
Nemaha Road Dam
Nemaha Road Dam, located in Brock, Nebraska, along TR-Houchen Creek, stands as a vital structure for flood risk reduction in the area. Completed in 2000, this earth dam with a height of 35 feet and a length of 460 feet, plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding communities from potential flooding events. With a normal storage capacity of 16 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 267 acre-feet, the dam serves as a key asset in managing water resources in the region.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Nemaha Road Dam has a low hazard potential and is assessed to be in satisfactory condition. With regular inspections and a solid structural design involving stone core and soil foundation, the dam has demonstrated its reliability in flood control measures. The dam's strategic location and effective design make it a significant contributor to the overall water resource management efforts in Nemaha County, Nebraska.
As a key component of the flood risk reduction infrastructure, Nemaha Road Dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the local community from potential water-related disasters. With a history of successful flood control and a commitment to regular inspection and maintenance, the dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management in the region. Its presence along TR-Houchen Creek underscores the importance of proactive measures in mitigating the impacts of climate change and ensuring the safety and well-being of the residents in Nemaha, Nebraska.
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 Nemaha Road Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Nemaha River At Auburn | 743 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Nebraska City | 37,500 cfs | → |
| North Fork Big Nemaha River At Humboldt | 850 cfs | → |
| Nishnabotna River Above Hamburg | 2,230 cfs | → |
| Weeping Water Creek At Union | 64 cfs | → |
| Tarkio River At Fairfax Mo | 540 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Nemaha Road Dam.
Boat launches
- Wirth Brothers
- Prairie Owl
- Peru Boat Ramp
- Brownville Riverside City Park
- Kirkmans Cove Lake
- Riverview Boat Ramp
Track Nemaha 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 Nemaha Road Dam
Where does the data for Nemaha 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 Nemaha Road Dam.