Fitzwater Dam dam
Fitzwater Dam
Fitzwater Dam, located in Gage County, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure primarily used for fire protection and as a stock or small fish pond. Completed in 1980, this earth dam stands at a height of 16.1 feet and has a storage capacity of 94 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 19.8 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 6.6 acres and serves a drainage area of 0.44 square miles.
Situated on TR-Indian Creek, Fitzwater Dam is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (NE DNR) and undergoes regular state inspections and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment that is currently not rated, the dam provides essential water resource management for the region. The dam's location in Congressional District 03, Nebraska, under the oversight of Representative Adrian Smith, highlights its significance in the local ecosystem.
As a crucial infrastructure for water management in the area, Fitzwater Dam plays a vital role in providing fire protection and supporting local agricultural activities through stock and fish pond resources. With its low hazard potential and consistent state regulation and inspection, the dam stands as a reliable asset for water resource enthusiasts and climate advocates in Gage County, Nebraska. Its completion in 1980 and ongoing operational efficiency demonstrate its importance in maintaining water quality and availability for the surrounding community.
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 Fitzwater Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey Creek Near De Witt | 127 cfs | → |
| Big Blue River Near Crete | 184 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek At Roca | 6 cfs | → |
| Big Blue R At Barneston Nebr | 1,550 cfs | → |
| Little Blue River Near Fairbury | 245 cfs | → |
| Haines Branch At Sw 56th St. At Lincoln | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fitzwater Dam.
Boat launches
- Bear Pierce Lake 2a
- Clatonia Public Use Area
- Rockford Lake Sra
- 9b - Leisure Lake
- Olive Creek
- 12a - Recreation Area
Track Fitzwater 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 Fitzwater Dam
Where does the data for Fitzwater 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 Fitzwater Dam.