Scholz Lagoon 3 Dam dam
Scholz Lagoon 3 Dam
Scholz Lagoon 3 Dam, located in Lincoln, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources. Completed in 2012, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 14 feet and has a hydraulic height of 12.5 feet. With a storage capacity of 95.3 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 87 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Covering a surface area of 5.4 acres and draining a 0.32 square mile area, Scholz Lagoon 3 Dam serves a primary purpose beyond flood control, indicating its importance in environmental conservation and water management. With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of 2017, this dam ensures the safety and well-being of the surrounding community. The structure's last inspection in 2017 revealed its compliance with safety standards, highlighting its crucial role in maintaining water resources for both human and ecological needs.
Scholz Lagoon 3 Dam, despite being privately owned, contributes significantly to water management efforts in Nebraska. As a key structure in the region, its completion in 2012 marked a milestone in ensuring water security and environmental sustainability. With its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, this dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience in the face of changing environmental 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 Scholz Lagoon 3 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Platte River At North Platte | 1,290 cfs | → |
| Dismal River Near Thedford | 248 cfs | → |
| Middle Loup River At Dunning | 462 cfs | → |
| South Platte River At Roscoe Nebr | 35 cfs | → |
| North Loup R At Brewster | 456 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scholz Lagoon 3 Dam.
Track Scholz Lagoon 3 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Scholz Lagoon 3 Dam
Where does the data for Scholz Lagoon 3 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 Scholz Lagoon 3 Dam.