Silver Creek 25 dam
Silver Creek 25
Silver Creek 25, located in Burt County, Nebraska, is a vital piece of infrastructure designed by Norm Koester Engineering for flood risk reduction along the Silver Creek stream. Completed in 2006, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a reservoir storage capacity of 41 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 0.3 square miles. With a normal storage capacity of 18 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 183 cubic feet per second, Silver Creek 25 plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Silver Creek 25 has been inspected regularly, with its most recent assessment in May 2018 determining its condition as satisfactory. The dam's structure, primarily made of stone core and soil foundation, spans 370 feet in length and has a hydraulic height of 27 feet. Its strategic location in SES4T21R10E ensures effective flood risk management for the community, highlighting the importance of infrastructure like Silver Creek 25 in safeguarding water resources and enhancing climate resilience in the region.
As a key component in flood risk reduction efforts, Silver Creek 25 serves as a critical structure in the Omaha District, contributing to the overall safety and protection of the area. With its efficient design and operational capabilities, this earth dam exemplifies the importance of proactive infrastructure investments in safeguarding water resources and mitigating the impacts of climate change. The collaborative efforts between local government agencies and regulatory bodies like the Nebraska DNR underscore the commitment to sustainable water management practices, ensuring the long-term resilience of communities against potential flooding events.
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 25 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River At Decatur | 26,000 cfs | → |
| Logan Creek Near Uehling | 211 cfs | → |
| Monona-Harrison Ditch Near Turin | 193 cfs | → |
| Soldier River At Pisgah | 123 cfs | → |
| Little Sioux River Near Turin | 1,590 cfs | → |
| Maple Creek Near Nickerson | 45 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Silver Creek 25.
Track Silver Creek 25 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 25
Where does the data for Silver Creek 25 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 Hazard 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 25.