Wilke Lagoon 1 Dam dam
Wilke Lagoon 1 Dam
Wilke Lagoon 1 Dam, located in Brown County, Nebraska, was completed in 2007 and serves as a crucial water resource for the area. This private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 17 feet and has a storage capacity of 119 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 89.6 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR-LONG PINE CREEK river and is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, ensuring its proper inspection, enforcement, and permitting.
Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, Wilke Lagoon 1 Dam plays a significant role in water management and conservation efforts in the region. The dam's primary purpose is listed as "Other," indicating its versatility in meeting various water resource needs. With a surface area of 7.9 acres and a length of 2486 feet, the dam contributes to flood control, irrigation, and water supply for the surrounding community.
Managed by a private entity, Wilke Lagoon 1 Dam exemplifies the collaboration between private ownership and state regulatory agencies in maintaining the safety and efficacy of water infrastructure. The dam's location, design, and storage capacity make it a vital component of the local water system, ensuring sustainable water supply and climate resilience for the area. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring and supporting the upkeep of dams like Wilke Lagoon 1 is essential for safeguarding our water resources and adapting to changing climate conditions.
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 Lagoon 1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Long Pine Creek Near Riverview | 157 cfs | → |
| North Loup R At Brewster | 410 cfs | → |
| Niobrara River At Mariaville | 1,700 cfs | → |
| Keya Paha R At Wewela Sd | 57 cfs | → |
| Niobrara River Near Sparks | 631 cfs | → |
| Middle Loup River At Dunning | 515 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wilke Lagoon 1 Dam.
Boat launches
Track Wilke Lagoon 1 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 Wilke Lagoon 1 Dam
Where does the data for Wilke Lagoon 1 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 Wilke Lagoon 1 Dam.