Gottsch - Juniata Lagoon 9 Dam dam
Gottsch - Juniata Lagoon 9 Dam
The Gottsch - Juniata Lagoon 9 Dam, located in Adams County, Nebraska, stands as a vital structure along the TR-PAWNEE CREEK, serving as a critical water resource management facility in the region. Completed in 2007, this private-owned Earth dam boasts a maximum storage capacity of 154.5 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 5.6 acre-feet and a surface area of 11.32 acres. With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of June 2020, the dam plays a crucial role in flood control and water storage for the surrounding area.
Owned and regulated by private entities, the Gottsch - Juniata Lagoon 9 Dam is subject to state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, and enforcement by the NE DNR, ensuring its compliance with safety and environmental standards. The dam's design features a stone core and soil foundation, with a structural height of 25 feet and a hydraulic height of 12 feet. Despite its modest dimensions, the dam's strategic location and purpose contribute significantly to water management efforts in the region, supporting agricultural activities and protecting downstream areas from potential flooding events.
As a significant component of the local water infrastructure, the Gottsch - Juniata Lagoon 9 Dam represents a critical link in the overall water resource system of the area. With its completion marked in 2007, the dam continues to play a pivotal role in maintaining water levels, mitigating flood risks, and ensuring a stable supply of water for various purposes. Its presence underscores the importance of robust dam infrastructure in adapting to climate changes and safeguarding water resources for future generations.
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 Gottsch - Juniata Lagoon 9 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Platte River Near Grand Island | 38 cfs | → |
| Little Blue River Near Deweese | 34 cfs | → |
| Platte River Near Kearney | 21 cfs | → |
| South Loup R At St. Michael | 154 cfs | → |
| Republican River At Guide Rock | 2 cfs | → |
| Warm Slough Nr Central City | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gottsch - Juniata Lagoon 9 Dam.
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About Gottsch - Juniata Lagoon 9 Dam
Where does the data for Gottsch - Juniata Lagoon 9 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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