Knoerzer Dam North dam
Knoerzer Dam North
Knoerzer Dam North, located in Gosper, Nebraska, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of grade stabilization along TR-Plum Creek. Constructed in 2010 by USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 35.3 feet and has a normal storage capacity of 0.9 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment, Knoerzer Dam North plays a crucial role in managing water resources and preventing erosion in the area.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, this dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its safe operation. The dam's design, with a stone core and soil foundation, reflects a commitment to sustainability and long-term effectiveness. Additionally, the dam's location in a rural area indicates its importance in protecting agricultural lands and water quality in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Knoerzer Dam North serves as an example of innovative dam construction for grade stabilization purposes. Its incorporation of modern design elements and adherence to state regulations highlight the importance of sustainable water management practices in mitigating the impacts of climate change. As a key infrastructure asset in the area, this dam plays a vital role in safeguarding both the environment and local communities from potential water-related risks.
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 Knoerzer Dam North -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Creek Nr Overton | 17 cfs | → |
| Platte River Near Overton | 171 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek Nr Overton Nebr | 31 cfs | → |
| Platte R Mid Ch | 139 cfs | → |
| Elm Creek Nr Elm Creek | 9 cfs | → |
| Republican River At Cambridge | 60 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Knoerzer Dam North.
Boat launches
- Elwood Wma
- Bullhead Expressway Gosper County
- Phillips Canyon Wma
- Johnson Lake Sra Inlet
- Plum Creek Canyon Reservoir Wma
- Darr
Campgrounds
- Lexington City Park
- Gallagher Canyon State Rec Area - Cozad
- Bob And Nancies
- Muny Park
- Sandy Channel State Rec Area
- Holbrook City Park
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Track Knoerzer Dam North in the Snoflo app
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About Knoerzer Dam North
Where does the data for Knoerzer Dam North 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
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