Wilke Farms Lagoon 1b Dam dam
Wilke Farms Lagoon 1b Dam
Wilke Farms Lagoon 1b Dam, located in Leigh, Nebraska, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose that falls under the "Other" category. Completed in 1995, this dam has a height of 23 feet and a length of 2400 feet, providing a storage capacity of 91 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-LOSEKE CREEK and is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources.
Despite its low hazard potential, Wilke Farms Lagoon 1b Dam is inspected regularly, with the last assessment conducted in May 2018, which deemed the dam to be in satisfactory condition. The dam has a drainage area of 0 square miles and a surface area of 4 acres. While the dam does not have a spillway, it is equipped with outlet gates for controlled water release. Additionally, the dam is not operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, indicating its management and maintenance are solely the responsibility of its private owners.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the sustainable management of dams and reservoirs in Nebraska would find Wilke Farms Lagoon 1b Dam to be an intriguing case study. With its unique design features, regulatory oversight by the state, and consistent inspection history, this dam serves as a noteworthy example of private infrastructure contributing to water resource management and flood control 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 Wilke Farms Lagoon 1b Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Shell Creek Near Columbus | 51 cfs | → |
| Clear Cr 1.75mi W Of Polk Co Line | 25 cfs | → |
| Platte River Near Duncan | 156 cfs | → |
| Elkhorn R At Norfolk Ne | 284 cfs | → |
| Elkhorn River At Pilger | 514 cfs | → |
| Platte River At North Bend | 3,450 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wilke Farms Lagoon 1b Dam.
Track Wilke Farms Lagoon 1b Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Wilke Farms Lagoon 1b Dam
Where does the data for Wilke Farms Lagoon 1b 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.
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