Dodge County Road Dam dam
Dodge County Road Dam
Located in Dodge County, Nebraska, the Dodge County Road Dam serves as a crucial structure for flood risk reduction along the TR-Maple Creek. Built in 1980, this earth dam stands at a height of 19.7 feet and has a storage capacity of 178.1 acre-feet, providing protection to the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment that is currently not rated, the dam plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the community from the impacts of extreme weather events.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, the Dodge County Road Dam undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam not only helps in mitigating potential disasters but also contributes to the overall water resource management in the region. As part of the Omaha District, the dam is a key component in the broader network of infrastructure designed to protect the area from the impacts of climate change and variability.
As climate change continues to pose challenges to water resources and infrastructure, the Dodge County Road Dam stands as a testament to proactive measures taken to address flood risks in the region. With its strategic location and design, this earth dam plays a vital role in enhancing the resilience of the community and ecosystems to the changing climate patterns. As enthusiasts in water resource and climate management, understanding the significance of structures like the Dodge County Road Dam is essential in fostering sustainable practices and safeguarding 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Dodge County Road Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Maple Creek Near Nickerson | 44 cfs | → |
| Platte River At North Bend | 1,830 cfs | → |
| Logan Creek Near Uehling | 215 cfs | → |
| Elkhorn River At West Point | 626 cfs | → |
| Platte River Nr Leshara | 1,750 cfs | → |
| Elkhorn River At Waterloo | 1,030 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dodge County Road Dam.
Track Dodge County Road 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 Dodge County Road Dam
Where does the data for Dodge County Road 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 Dodge County Road Dam.