Prairie Dog Hill Lagoon Dam dam
Prairie Dog Hill Lagoon Dam
Prairie Dog Hill Lagoon Dam, located in Berwyn, Nebraska, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 2003 on TR-Mud Creek. Standing at a height of 26 feet and stretching 1368 feet in length, this dam serves a primary purpose that extends beyond traditional water storage functions. While its storage capacity reaches up to 103 acre-feet, the dam's normal storage level remains at 93 acre-feet, with a surface area of 5 acres.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Prairie Dog Hill Lagoon Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state agency to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with safety standards. With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of March 2020, this dam embodies a crucial component of the local water resource infrastructure. While it does not feature a spillway or outlet gates, the dam plays a vital role in flood control and water management for the region.
As a key feature in the water resource landscape of Custer County, Nebraska, Prairie Dog Hill Lagoon Dam provides not only flood protection but also contributes to the sustainable use of water resources in the area. Its strategic location, design, and management exemplify the importance of dams in maintaining a balance between water supply, environmental conservation, and climate resilience in the region.
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 Prairie Dog Hill Lagoon Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Loup River At Taylor | 480 cfs | → |
| North Loup R At Brewster | 410 cfs | → |
| Middle Loup River At Dunning | 506 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek Nr Overton Nebr | 31 cfs | → |
| Elm Creek Nr Elm Creek | 9 cfs | → |
| Spring Creek Nr Overton | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Prairie Dog Hill Lagoon Dam.
Track Prairie Dog Hill Lagoon Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Prairie Dog Hill Lagoon Dam
Where does the data for Prairie Dog Hill Lagoon 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 Prairie Dog Hill Lagoon Dam.