Silver Creek 1 dam
Silver Creek 1
Silver Creek 1, located in Omaha, Nebraska, is a critical local government-owned structure designed by USDA NRCS to regulate water flow along the Silver Creek stream. Completed in 1998, this earth dam stands at 29 feet high and spans 570 feet in length, providing flood risk reduction and other essential purposes for the surrounding area. With a storage capacity of 102 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.4 square miles, Silver Creek 1 plays a crucial role in maintaining water resources in the region.
Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, Silver Creek 1 is subject to regular inspections by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. With a maximum discharge capacity of 540 cubic feet per second, this dam serves as a reliable water management system for the local community. As part of a comprehensive water resource management plan, Silver Creek 1 stands as a testament to effective collaboration between local government entities and federal agencies like the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, structures like Silver Creek 1 play a vital role in mitigating flood risks and ensuring water security for communities in Nebraska. With its strategic location and design, this earth dam serves as a valuable asset in the region's efforts to adapt to changing environmental conditions and safeguard its water supply. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the importance and functionality of structures like Silver Creek 1 is crucial in advocating for sustainable water management practices and resilience in the face of climate challenges.
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 Silver Creek 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River At Decatur | 26,300 cfs | → |
| Monona-Harrison Ditch Near Turin | 187 cfs | → |
| Little Sioux River Near Turin | 1,680 cfs | → |
| Soldier River At Pisgah | 125 cfs | → |
| Logan Creek Near Uehling | 215 cfs | → |
| South Omaha Creek At Walthill | 12 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Silver Creek 1.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Track Silver Creek 1 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 Silver Creek 1
Where does the data for Silver Creek 1 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 Silver Creek 1.