Dave Borrenpohl Dam dam
Dave Borrenpohl Dam
Located in Johnson, Nebraska, the Dave Borrenpohl Dam stands as a testament to flood risk reduction efforts in the area. Completed in 2008, this private-owned Earth dam is designed to mitigate potential flooding along the TR-Muddy Creek. With a height of 19 feet and a capacity of 82 acre-feet, this structure plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation, showcasing the importance of water resource management in the region.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, the Dave Borrenpohl Dam has a low hazard potential and is deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in May 2019. With a drainage area of 0.34 square miles and a maximum discharge of 376 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a critical role in safeguarding the community against the impacts of extreme weather events. Furthermore, its proximity to the Omaha District underscores its strategic importance in the region's overall water infrastructure system.
As an essential component of the local flood risk reduction strategy, the Dave Borrenpohl Dam serves as a beacon of resilience against the changing climate patterns affecting Nebraska. With its Earth construction and stone core types, this structure exemplifies the innovative engineering solutions employed to address environmental challenges. By upholding rigorous inspection, enforcement, and permitting standards, the dam ensures the safety and well-being of residents in the area, highlighting the intersection of water resource management and climate adaptation efforts in safeguarding communities against the impacts of a changing climate.
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 Dave Borrenpohl Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Nemaha River At Auburn | 98 cfs | → |
| North Fork Big Nemaha River At Humboldt | 33 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Nebraska City | 32,800 cfs | → |
| Nishnabotna River Above Hamburg | 1,520 cfs | → |
| Turkey C Nr Seneca | 12 cfs | → |
| Weeping Water Creek At Union | 16 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dave Borrenpohl Dam.
Track Dave Borrenpohl 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 Dave Borrenpohl Dam
Where does the data for Dave Borrenpohl 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 Dave Borrenpohl Dam.